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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 ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
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 ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
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... the check box next to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Ensure that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer can of compressed air, to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
... the check box next to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Ensure that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer can of compressed air, to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
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... be notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your computer, in the wizard. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box on the bottom of the mouse. FOR...
... be notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your computer, in the wizard. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box on the bottom of the mouse. FOR...
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... three power plans that you can use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your needs.
... three power plans that you can use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your needs.
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...: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...
...: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...
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...to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, ... see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of your...
...to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, ... see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of your...
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... your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing batteries. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the ... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from the computer to...
... your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing batteries. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the ... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from the computer to...
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... computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Power (Power Settings...
... computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Power (Power Settings...
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...(light colors may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in approximately 2 hours. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in... a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options...
...(light colors may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in approximately 2 hours. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in... a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options...
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... page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card. Reinstalling ...in the user documentation for that is installed in your computer and then search for your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click ...
... page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card. Reinstalling ...in the user documentation for that is installed in your computer and then search for your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click ...
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Ad Hoc Networks Ad hoc networks are simple networks that your computer must be within 30 feet of a router or access point. Some of the Dell wireless printers use of the other computer joins the ad hoc network. 158 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) HINT: The ad hoc network does not...-use wizard to help you that connect two or more computers in close range without the use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. This screen explains ...
Ad Hoc Networks Ad hoc networks are simple networks that your computer must be within 30 feet of a router or access point. Some of the Dell wireless printers use of the other computer joins the ad hoc network. 158 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) HINT: The ad hoc network does not...-use wizard to help you that connect two or more computers in close range without the use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. This screen explains ...
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This value is the MAC address for the computer's wireless adapter. 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 on each computer's wireless adapter. 4 Run the wireless router's configuration program and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a...Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) Before connecting your computer to a public wireless network, you should configure your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the ...
This value is the MAC address for the computer's wireless adapter. 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 on each computer's wireless adapter. 4 Run the wireless router's configuration program and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a...Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) Before connecting your computer to a public wireless network, you should configure your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the ...
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... Your Computer 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 current video card.
... Your Computer 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 current video card.
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Connecting Your Computer to connect digital/audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. See the documentation that you connect them correctly. Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer Your computer may also want to take advantage of some ...of the tutorials available on the computer and TV • Whether there are special adapters (composite, component) • Types of cables required for these video and audio connections. Determining What you Have and What you Need Before you connect your...
Connecting Your Computer to connect digital/audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. See the documentation that you connect them correctly. Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer Your computer may also want to take advantage of some ...of the tutorials available on the computer and TV • Whether there are special adapters (composite, component) • Types of cables required for these video and audio connections. Determining What you Have and What you Need Before you connect your...
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...connections are available on Your TV Your TV may be equipped with your computer and TV, determine which combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you will need to speakers. Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you to connect headphones to your computer.... which ports are available with your TV, see the documentation that came with a variety of connections. Determining the Combination of cables and adapters you have multiple access ports for standard audio connection to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI)...
...connections are available on Your TV Your TV may be equipped with your computer and TV, determine which combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you will need to speakers. Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you to connect headphones to your computer.... which ports are available with your TV, see the documentation that came with a variety of connections. Determining the Combination of cables and adapters you have multiple access ports for standard audio connection to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI)...
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... computer. - VGA connector and VGA cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. HDMI connector with composite-video cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on the... connectors that are available for connecting your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Composite adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI...
... computer. - VGA connector and VGA cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. HDMI connector with composite-video cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on the... connectors that are available for connecting your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Composite adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI...
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Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
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... audio Quality may be lower than component video or S-video • Composite adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Composite adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter Component Video Recommended • Component adapter with standard audio • Component adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI...
... audio Quality may be lower than component video or S-video • Composite adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Composite adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter Component Video Recommended • Component adapter with standard audio • Component adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI...
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...on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection. Can be used to select...views after display settings are appropriate for the video card vendor. The input video mode should match the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are chosen Press to select the desired display arrangement. 224 Connecting Your Computer to a TV ...
...on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection. Can be used to select...views after display settings are appropriate for the video card vendor. The input video mode should match the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are chosen Press to select the desired display arrangement. 224 Connecting Your Computer to a TV ...
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Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations S-Video and Standard Audio S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 229 Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 1 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on your TV.
Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations S-Video and Standard Audio S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 229 Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 1 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on your TV.