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...Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 3 Using the Display 39 Adjusting Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . .... . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch...
...Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 3 Using the Display 39 Adjusting Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . .... . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch...
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...Copy a CD or DVD 57 Using Blank CD and DVD Media 57 Helpful Tips 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 Adjusting the Picture 59 Using Dell MediaDirect 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 60 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 64 ...Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 68 Component Video and Standard Audio 70 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 72 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 8 Using Cards 75 ExpressCards 75 ExpressCard Blanks 76 Installing an ExpressCard 76 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 77 Memory Card Reader...
...Copy a CD or DVD 57 Using Blank CD and DVD Media 57 Helpful Tips 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 Adjusting the Picture 59 Using Dell MediaDirect 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 60 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 64 ...Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 68 Component Video and Standard Audio 70 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 72 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 8 Using Cards 75 ExpressCards 75 ExpressCard Blanks 76 Installing an ExpressCard 76 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 77 Memory Card Reader...
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... sound from headphones 118 Remote Control Problems 118 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 118 Video and Display Problems 119 If the display is blank 119 If the display is difficult to read 120 If only part of the display is readable 120 Drivers 121 What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and...
... sound from headphones 118 Remote Control Problems 118 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 118 Video and Display Problems 119 If the display is blank 119 If the display is difficult to read 120 If only part of the display is readable 120 Drivers 121 What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and...
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...184 12 Contents Product Information 163 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 164 Before You Call 164 Contacting Dell 166 16 Specifications 167 17 Appendix 177 Using the System Setup Program 177 Viewing the System Setup Screen 178 System Setup Screen 178 ...Commonly Used Options 178 Cleaning Your Computer 180 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 180 Touch Pad 181 Mouse 181 Media 182 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 182 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 183 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 183 FCC...
...184 12 Contents Product Information 163 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 164 Before You Call 164 Contacting Dell 166 16 Specifications 167 17 Appendix 177 Using the System Setup Program 177 Viewing the System Setup Screen 178 System Setup Screen 178 ...Commonly Used Options 178 Cleaning Your Computer 180 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 180 Touch Pad 181 Mouse 181 Media 182 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 182 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 183 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 183 FCC...
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... I C R O P H O N E S - D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y - Mute the sound. Turn the volume up. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - 1 camera indicator 3 digital microphones (2) ...media control buttons 7 touch pad buttons 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 13 keyboard 15 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 touch pad 8 microphone connector 10 wireless switch 12 8-in camera for conferencing and chat. Indicates camera ON/OFF status. Based on page...
... I C R O P H O N E S - D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y - Mute the sound. Turn the volume up. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - 1 camera indicator 3 digital microphones (2) ...media control buttons 7 touch pad buttons 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 13 keyboard 15 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 touch pad 8 microphone connector 10 wireless switch 12 8-in camera for conferencing and chat. Indicates camera ON/OFF status. Based on page...
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H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R S - Attach a microphone to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. T O U C H P A D - Turns on when you use it to ... the computer indicate the following: Power light - Hard drive activity light - M I T C H - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Dual headphone connectors for a wireless LAN (WLAN) in a power management mode. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this connector.
H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R S - Attach a microphone to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. T O U C H P A D - Turns on when you use it to ... the computer indicate the following: Power light - Hard drive activity light - M I T C H - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Dual headphone connectors for a wireless LAN (WLAN) in a power management mode. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this connector.
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... Brightness Meter may appear on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Press to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Switching the Video Image...
... Brightness Meter may appear on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Press to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Switching the Video Image...
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As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to... the appearance of the current settings so you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Before you can benefit people with your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the previous settings if needed...
As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to... the appearance of the current settings so you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Before you can benefit people with your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the previous settings if needed...
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... projector, etc). This key combination functions as a toggle to that option. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays icons representing all open windows. Activates a power management mode. Restores all minimized windows. Starts...
... projector, etc). This key combination functions as a toggle to that option. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays icons representing all open windows. Activates a power management mode. Restores all minimized windows. Starts...
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... keyboard operation, such as you to allow you would use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure... and movement of your finger to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. ...
... keyboard operation, such as you to allow you would use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure... and movement of your finger to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. ...
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...8226; Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. NOTE: Battery operating time (the..., place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on operating ...
...8226; Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. NOTE: Battery operating time (the..., place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on operating ...
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...battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and.... CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other computers with your computer. Keep the battery away from children. You...
...battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and.... CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other computers with your computer. Keep the battery away from children. You...
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... the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your portable computer, use one of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your computer. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in the Windows Power...
... the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your portable computer, use one of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your computer. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in the Windows Power...
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... 3 1 digital microphones (2) 2 camera indicator 3 camera Accessing the Camera's Help File To access the camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the computer display. Using the Optional Camera 51 The camera and its integrated digital microphones allow you bought your computer, the camera is integrated in the notification area...
... 3 1 digital microphones (2) 2 camera indicator 3 camera Accessing the Camera's Help File To access the camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the computer display. Using the Optional Camera 51 The camera and its integrated digital microphones allow you bought your computer, the camera is integrated in the notification area...
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... Adjust screen resolution. 3 On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to increase or decrease the volume. For more information on your computer is an instant-on the screen. Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the ...hinge cover, to enable or disable the Volume Meter on multimedia playback mode for digital media. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume control options,...
... Adjust screen resolution. 3 On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to increase or decrease the volume. For more information on your computer is an instant-on the screen. Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the ...hinge cover, to enable or disable the Volume Meter on multimedia playback mode for digital media. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume control options,...
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See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74. Additionally, if you must enable your computer to work with the TV. S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-video ...
See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74. Additionally, if you must enable your computer to work with the TV. S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-video ...
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... other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that you want to connect. Using Multimedia 63 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the...
... other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that you want to connect. Using Multimedia 63 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the...
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... audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Using Multimedia 65
... audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Using Multimedia 65
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... audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
... audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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... audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Using Multimedia 69
... audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Using Multimedia 69