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... Copy a CD or DVD 31 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display...
... Copy a CD or DVD 31 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display...
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... Problems 67 No sound from integrated speakers 67 No sound from external speakers 67 No sound from headphones 68 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 68 Video and Display Problems 69 If the display is blank 69 If the display is difficult to read 69 If only part of the display is...
... Problems 67 No sound from integrated speakers 67 No sound from external speakers 67 No sound from headphones 68 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 68 Video and Display Problems 69 If the display is blank 69 If the display is difficult to read 69 If only part of the display is...
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Connect headphones and microphone. I O C O N N E C T O R S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of a mouse. T O U C H P A D - Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. K E Y B O A R D - For .... See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35. 14 A Tour of Your Computer The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as some digital video cameras. A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone to the connector. Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of ...
Connect headphones and microphone. I O C O N N E C T O R S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of a mouse. T O U C H P A D - Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. K E Y B O A R D - For .... See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35. 14 A Tour of Your Computer The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as some digital video cameras. A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone to the connector. Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see the instructions included with the fans or the computer. The ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see the instructions included with the fans or the computer. The ...
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... "Using the Display" in the slot. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports... one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. A Tour of Your Computer 17 VIDEO CONNECTOR USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Supports one Secure Digital memory card.
... "Using the Display" in the slot. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports... one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. A Tour of Your Computer 17 VIDEO CONNECTOR USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Supports one Secure Digital memory card.
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... supplied with your computer. Connects the AC adapter so that you can install devices such as an optical drive or Dell TravelLite™ module in to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Connects the computer to... the modem connector. For information on page 29. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side View S-video tv-out connector module bay modem connector network connector AC adapter connector M O D U L E B A Y - The...
... supplied with your computer. Connects the AC adapter so that you can install devices such as an optical drive or Dell TravelLite™ module in to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Connects the computer to... the modem connector. For information on page 29. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side View S-video tv-out connector module bay modem connector network connector AC adapter connector M O D U L E B A Y - The...
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For more information, see "Connecting Your Computer to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on page 33. A Tour of chairs or other objects that could crush it. The AC adapter converts ...
For more information, see "Connecting Your Computer to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on page 33. A Tour of chairs or other objects that could crush it. The AC adapter converts ...
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.... NOTE: See the diagrams at most consumer electronics stores. See "Enabling the Display Settings for connecting your computer to a TV or other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the... audio cables for a TV" on page 34 to ensure that you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the headphone connector on your computer to work with the TV. Cables may be purchased at the beginning of each subsection to ...
.... NOTE: See the diagrams at most consumer electronics stores. See "Enabling the Display Settings for connecting your computer to a TV or other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the... audio cables for a TV" on page 34 to ensure that you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the headphone connector on your computer to work with the TV. Cables may be purchased at the beginning of each subsection to ...
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... you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for Mobile icon. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Integrated Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your TV or other end of the audio cable in to the audio input... connectors on your selection. 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you enable the...
... you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for Mobile icon. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Integrated Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your TV or other end of the audio cable in to the audio input... connectors on your selection. 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you enable the...
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Enables and disables the scroll lock. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers (mute function), if attached. Enables... Management" in the Power Options Properties window. To access help, see "Finding Information" on an external monitor). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only...
Enables and disables the scroll lock. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers (mute function), if attached. Enables... Management" in the Power Options Properties window. To access help, see "Finding Information" on an external monitor). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only...
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Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R ...A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I T O R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your computer is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to the display. Connect the computer to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - If your computer, the...
Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R ...A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I T O R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your computer is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to the display. Connect the computer to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - If your computer, the...
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... controls. www.dell.com | support.dell.com R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Error... Messages" on page 89). 70 Solving Problems If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 58. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If only part of the display is ...
... controls. www.dell.com | support.dell.com R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Error... Messages" on page 89). 70 Solving Problems If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 58. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If only part of the display is ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 S-video TV-out Mini PCI Secure Digital Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 15-hole connector microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant ... 10/100 EthernetLAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support Intel UMA integrated Intel 855GME integrated chip set Digital Video Memory (DVM) technology; up to 64-MB shared memory LVDS NTSC or PAL in...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 S-video TV-out Mini PCI Secure Digital Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 15-hole connector microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant ... 10/100 EthernetLAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support Intel UMA integrated Intel 855GME integrated chip set Digital Video Memory (DVM) technology; up to 64-MB shared memory LVDS NTSC or PAL in...
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...is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 problems (continued) keyboard, 59 lockups... 51 scanner, 66 slow computer performance, 57, 62 software, 60-62 sound and speakers, 67 speaker, 67 spyware, 57, 62 technical support policy, 88 video and monitor, 69 R RAM. See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 51 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 66 screen. See monitor Index 111 See module bay...
...is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 problems (continued) keyboard, 59 lockups... 51 scanner, 66 slow computer performance, 57, 62 software, 60-62 sound and speakers, 67 speaker, 67 spyware, 57, 62 technical support policy, 88 video and monitor, 69 R RAM. See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 51 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 66 screen. See monitor Index 111 See module bay...
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..., 67 speaker problems, 67 volume, 67 speakers description, 13 system view, 13 specifications, 81 spyware, 57, 62 support contacting Dell, 89 policy, 88 S-video TV-out connector description, 19 system view, 19 System Restore, 51 system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86 screens... right side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous...
..., 67 speaker problems, 67 volume, 67 speakers description, 13 system view, 13 specifications, 81 spyware, 57, 62 support contacting Dell, 89 policy, 88 S-video TV-out connector description, 19 system view, 19 System Restore, 51 system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86 screens... right side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous...