Dell Technology Guide
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Dell Technology Guide
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... Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or...
... Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or...
Dell Technology Guide
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S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of both your computer and your TV ... these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of both your computer and your TV ... these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
Dell Technology Guide
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...Cables for each are available for audio because the DVI connector does not transmit the audio signal. A HDMI connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to connect a separate cable for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution ...DVI-I connectors are converter cables available. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. You will need to the HDMI port on page 327. DVI connectors are unique. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and...
...Cables for each are available for audio because the DVI connector does not transmit the audio signal. A HDMI connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to connect a separate cable for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution ...DVI-I connectors are converter cables available. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. You will need to the HDMI port on page 327. DVI connectors are unique. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and...
Dell Technology Guide
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...cable Connecting Your Computer to your TV for standard audio connection to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. In addition, the TV may have identified which ports ... connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with a variety of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, ...
...cable Connecting Your Computer to your TV for standard audio connection to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. In addition, the TV may have identified which ports ... connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with a variety of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, ...
Dell Technology Guide
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DisplayPort connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-...
DisplayPort connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-...
Dell Technology Guide
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Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
Dell Technology Guide
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... • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality may not be as good as component video DisplayPort Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard...
... • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality may not be as good as component video DisplayPort Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard...
Dell Technology Guide
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... connected. NOTE: You may show a screen similar to the following example: TV Menu Example Input Select Back 1. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. VGA 2. AV6 (Component 2) 12. HDMI 2 4. AV7 (Component 3) 13. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came with your TV menu may be...
... connected. NOTE: You may show a screen similar to the following example: TV Menu Example Input Select Back 1. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. VGA 2. AV6 (Component 2) 12. HDMI 2 4. AV7 (Component 3) 13. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came with your TV menu may be...
Dell Technology Guide
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... mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of... the various digital television standards. HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio. Pin Signal 1 TMDS Data2+ 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 3 TMDS Data2- 4 TMDS Data1+...
... mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of... the various digital television standards. HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio. Pin Signal 1 TMDS Data2+ 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 3 TMDS Data2- 4 TMDS Data1+...
Setup Guide
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Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Attaches a commercially available security..., only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on ...
Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Attaches a commercially available security..., only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on ...
Setup Guide
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Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network USB Video Media card reader one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphone/speaker connector one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size ...
Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network USB Video Media card reader one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphone/speaker connector one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size ...
Setup Guide
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Index D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 40 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Dock 39 display size 76 types 76 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38 E e-mail technical support 66 F FTP login, anonymous 66 82 H HDMI 75 connecting 23 headphones, connecting 21 help, getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 16 ISP, Internet Service Provider 16 M Macrovision 79 media card reader 21
Index D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 40 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Dock 39 display size 76 types 76 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38 E e-mail technical support 66 F FTP login, anonymous 66 82 H HDMI 75 connecting 23 headphones, connecting 21 help, getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 16 ISP, Internet Service Provider 16 M Macrovision 79 media card reader 21
Comprehensive Specifications
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... 1066 MHz Memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network adapter USB Video one microphone-in -1 combo card reader • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC...
... 1066 MHz Memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network adapter USB Video one microphone-in -1 combo card reader • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC...