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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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR... The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system.
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR... The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system.
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... to the left 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...
... to the left 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...
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... my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - allows you to drag items across your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors.
... my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - allows you to drag items across your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors.
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Monitors and Displays 55 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 Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
Monitors and Displays 55 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 Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
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Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. By consolidating the ... to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Doing so can be configured to end users. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA...
Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. By consolidating the ... to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Doing so can be configured to end users. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA...
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... the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 ...At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for the device to your first time...
... the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 ...At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for the device to your first time...
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... options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and...
... options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and...
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...; Customize application key strokes. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 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...
...; Customize application key strokes. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 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...
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... purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. a new line is not available at all locations. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. For information on broadband...
... purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. a new line is not available at all locations. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. For information on broadband...
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... technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your Internet connection. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. Web pages have links that displays web pages.
... technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your Internet connection. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. Web pages have links that displays web pages.
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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. Depending on page 215. Multimedia 203 ... 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. You can view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the type...
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. Depending on page 215. Multimedia 203 ... 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. You can view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the type...
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...; If Media Player has selected to your laptop media device or storage card. 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 CDs to your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select...
...; If Media Player has selected to your laptop media device or storage card. 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 CDs to your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select...
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... you can use a digital camera with your camera. 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a digital camera with your computer...
... you can use a digital camera with your camera. 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a digital camera with your computer...
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...to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current... video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; For more information about watching and recording TV on your current...
...to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current... video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; For more information about watching and recording TV on your current...
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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. All of both your...TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings • 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-channel ...
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. All of both your...TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings • 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-channel ...