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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
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... Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
... Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup...
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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
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video...
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video...
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... or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
... or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
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... monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across...
... monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across...
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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...
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...identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Doing... to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for connectivity between high definition content applications such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. DisplayPort is also suitable for systems with a group of "direct ...
...identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Doing... to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for connectivity between high definition content applications such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. DisplayPort is also suitable for systems with a group of "direct ...
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.... 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for... example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media A message appears, stating that you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard...
.... 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for... example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media A message appears, stating that you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard...
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... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to change made to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can...
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to change made to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can...
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When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 ...
When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 ...
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... on page 151. • Router - Broadband access is not required. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What You Need to Set up access. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem...
... on page 151. • Router - Broadband access is not required. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What You Need to Set up access. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem...
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... your Internet connection. Typically, a wireless router is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet Web browsers allow you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the Internet. Several web...
... your Internet connection. Typically, a wireless router is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet Web browsers allow you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the Internet. Several web...
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Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. You can view and print digital ... CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on page 215.
Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. You can view and print digital ... CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on page 215.
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..., Media Player syncs your entire library to sync your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from Media Library to your laptop media device may require a hardware serial number. If the...
..., Media Player syncs your entire library to sync your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from Media Library to your laptop media device may require a hardware serial number. If the...
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... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can perform one or more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia
... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can perform one or more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia
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... see the documentation that came with your current video card. For more information about watching and recording TV on your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A... TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your computer. Connecting Your Computer to a TV ...
... see the documentation that came with your current video card. For more information about watching and recording TV on your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A... TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your computer. Connecting Your Computer to a TV ...
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... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to determine what options are ...available. • 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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi...
... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to determine what options are ...available. • 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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi...