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Power Protection 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 39 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . ....Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
Power Protection 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 39 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . ....Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
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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 Standard Audio 66 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 75 7 Using ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 77...
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 Standard Audio 66 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 75 7 Using ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 77...
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... Problems 123 No sound from integrated speakers 123 No sound from external speakers 124 No sound from headphones 124 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 124 Video and Display Problems 125 If the display is blank 125 If the display is difficult to read 126 If only part of the display is... Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 141 Contents 9
... Problems 123 No sound from integrated speakers 123 No sound from external speakers 124 No sound from headphones 124 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 124 Video and Display Problems 125 If the display is blank 125 If the display is difficult to read 126 If only part of the display is... Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 141 Contents 9
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... installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer, as well as the other ...hardware components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. About Your Computer 19 From the My Computer Information -
... installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer, as well as the other ...hardware components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. About Your Computer 19 From the My Computer Information -
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Based on page 49). D I S P L A Y - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Press the power button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). C A M E R A - For more information about... button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button...
Based on page 49). D I S P L A Y - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Press the power button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). C A M E R A - For more information about... button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button...
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.... E J E C T B U T T O N - 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 2 hard drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to open the optical drive. 8 - O P T I C A L D R I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector. Attach a microphone...
.... E J E C T B U T T O N - 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 2 hard drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to open the optical drive. 8 - O P T I C A L D R I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector. Attach a microphone...
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USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 28 About Your Computer To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network ... and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to a network. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick •...
USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 28 About Your Computer To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network ... and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to a network. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick •...
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USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. About Your Computer 29 Back View 1 23 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV.
USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. About Your Computer 29 Back View 1 23 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV.
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NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Press to your computer ...and display. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may be hard to read...
NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Press to your computer ...and display. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may be hard to read...
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...resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for 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 installed. NOTE: For additional instructions, click ...How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel...
...resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for 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 installed. NOTE: For additional instructions, click ...How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel...
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.... You need the installation software to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. For more information on page 175...an S-video TV-out connector that, together with your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect...
.... You need the installation software to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. For more information on page 175...an S-video TV-out connector that, together with your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect...
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... is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV. 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 S-video cable 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 S-video connector 1 2 2 composite video adapter 4 composite video-output connector 3 4 5 6 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 Pb (blue) component...
... is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV. 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 S-video cable 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 S-video connector 1 2 2 composite video adapter 4 composite video-output connector 3 4 5 6 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 Pb (blue) component...
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...out connector 62 Using Multimedia 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 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Additionally, if you should use.... your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer in one of the following combinations: • S-video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the beginning of each subsection to help you determine which method ...
...out connector 62 Using Multimedia 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 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Additionally, if you should use.... your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer in one of the following combinations: • S-video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the beginning of each subsection to help you determine which method ...
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... Multimedia 63 NOTE: If your TV or other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV... and any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to ensure that you can connect an...
... Multimedia 63 NOTE: If your TV or other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV... and any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to ensure that you can connect an...
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.... 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV.... 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the digital audio connector on the composite video adapter cable. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input...
.... 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV.... 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the digital audio connector on the composite video adapter cable. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input...
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Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 66 Using Multimedia
Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 66 Using Multimedia
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... you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on...
... you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on...
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Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video cable 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 68 Using Multimedia 2 composite video cable
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video cable 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 68 Using Multimedia 2 composite video cable
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... the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other...
... the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other...
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Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 70 Using Multimedia 2 component video adapter
Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 70 Using Multimedia 2 component video adapter