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... 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 Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones ...211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer ...
... 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 Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones ...211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer ...
Dell Technology Guide
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..., see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the...
..., see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open .... 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution...
... window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open .... 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution...
Dell Technology Guide
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... a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your...
... a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your...
Dell Technology Guide
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NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
Dell Technology Guide
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... or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download 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. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is detecting hardware in...
... or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download 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. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is detecting hardware in...
Dell Technology Guide
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... is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. You may be displayed. Only the basic files and drivers necessary ...to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers ...as possible causes. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in the corners of the display ...may want to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Shutting Down Your Computer 107...
... is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. You may be displayed. Only the basic files and drivers necessary ...to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers ...as possible causes. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in the corners of the display ...may want to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Shutting Down Your Computer 107...
Dell Technology Guide
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... via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for that component. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for the system and installed... drivers. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. The data can be used . NOTICE: System ...
... via a Windows user interface. This information can be saved to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for that component. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for the system and installed... drivers. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. The data can be used . NOTICE: System ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to work with S/PDIF digital audio (see : • "Selecting the Correct Input... Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on... page 239 10 Set up . See "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you must enable the computer to function as: • Clone (show the same display...
...Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to work with S/PDIF digital audio (see : • "Selecting the Correct Input... Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on... page 239 10 Set up . See "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you must enable the computer to function as: • Clone (show the same display...
Dell Technology Guide
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... in your computer, your computer. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. Then...
... in your computer, your computer. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. Then...
Dell Technology Guide
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...on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your computer. It is recommended that came with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer,... begin any of the following two ways: Troubleshooting 281 See "System Setup" on (or restart) your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If the computer is optional and may not ship with your computer. Running the...
...on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your computer. It is recommended that came with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer,... begin any of the following two ways: Troubleshooting 281 See "System Setup" on (or restart) your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If the computer is optional and may not ship with your computer. Running the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... key while powering the computer on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on . OR • After the computer has been powered down your hard drive. 5 When the... Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
... key while powering the computer on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on . OR • After the computer has been powered down your hard drive. 5 When the... Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
Dell Technology Guide
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...are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The application also provides you with options for all devices from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from ... for your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for running the test. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware ...
...are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The application also provides you with options for all devices from the Start button. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from ... for your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for running the test. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...alternating current - A program designed to as system setup. 339 The length of time (minutes or hours) that helps to control display brightness. accelerated graphics port - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. ... powers your particular computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. alert standards format - BIOS - ACPI ...
...alternating current - A program designed to as system setup. 339 The length of time (minutes or hours) that helps to control display brightness. accelerated graphics port - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. ... powers your particular computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. alert standards format - BIOS - ACPI ...
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...- The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or... CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CRIMM - The marker on your computer. D DDR SDRAM - See driver. A circuit board with memory chips that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. A type of data between...that has no memory chips and is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. device driver - You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can write to over multiple disk drives. Control...
...- The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or... CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CRIMM - The marker on your computer. D DDR SDRAM - See driver. A circuit board with memory chips that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. A type of data between...that has no memory chips and is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. device driver - You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can write to over multiple disk drives. Control...
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..., high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. dual-core - A consortium of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. DVD-R - DVD recordable - Data can be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not...
..., high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. dual-core - A consortium of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. DVD-R - DVD recordable - Data can be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not...
Dell Technology Guide
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... file to another without converting it to authenticate a user on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. surge protectors - Always disconnect the...
... file to another without converting it to authenticate a user on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. surge protectors - Always disconnect the...
Setup Guide
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... restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See the Dell Technology Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 73). 1. Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active...
... restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See the Dell Technology Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 73). 1. Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active...