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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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Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can ...change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can ...change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
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... 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. Windows® XP...
... 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. Windows® XP...
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... information on your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
... information on your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
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... Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. 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...
... Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. 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...
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Detailed information about the benefits of using these technologies can be configured to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display ...interfaces. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. For more identical graphics cards can increase gaming and 3D application performance. By consolidating the internal and external signaling...
Detailed information about the benefits of using these technologies can be configured to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display ...interfaces. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. For more identical graphics cards can increase gaming and 3D application performance. By consolidating the internal and external signaling...
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... the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 2. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If not, go to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4...the device for information about the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to Reinstall a Driver...
... the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 2. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If not, go to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4...the device for information about the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to Reinstall a Driver...
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.... View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can be saved to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be recalled at a later time. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or...
.... View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can be saved to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These settings can be recalled at a later time. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or...
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.... • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. 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...
.... • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. 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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... for specific details. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Broadband access is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What you can obtain cable broadband access through your computer or computer network to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN...
... for specific details. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Broadband access is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What you can obtain cable broadband access through your computer or computer network to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN...
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... markup language (html). • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages. A commonly used browser is...
... markup language (html). • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages. A commonly used browser is...
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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ... CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on the type of connection, see "Connecting Your Computer to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs...
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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ... CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on the type of connection, see "Connecting Your Computer to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs...
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... require a hardware serial number. Then, in the Items to your laptop media device. 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 a laptop device. When you want to copy, Media Player defaults to sync...
... require a hardware serial number. Then, in the Items to your laptop media device. 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 a laptop device. When you want to copy, Media Player defaults to sync...
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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 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer When you use Windows Media Player for a ...
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 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer When you use Windows Media Player for a ...
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...computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer.... S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using ...
...computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer.... S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using ...
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... your computer and your TV to determine what options are available. 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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio...
... your computer and your TV to determine what options are available. 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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio...