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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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... 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 a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... 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 a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
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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 the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can ... learn more about display resolution, 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. As you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your...
Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can ... learn more about display resolution, 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. As you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your...
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...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. 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 area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area...
...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. 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 area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area...
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...need : • Use this monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 ...Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple...
...need : • Use this monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 ...Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple...
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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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Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Detailed information about the benefits of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree... audio. For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface ...
Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Detailed information about the benefits of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree... audio. For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface ...
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...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. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your first time to use the Drivers ...5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen...
...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. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your first time to use the Drivers ...5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen...
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... Through the LED Control section, you to be saved to profiles to change made to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects...
... Through the LED Control section, you to be saved to profiles to change made to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects...
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... strokes. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs...
... strokes. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs...
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... a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral...
... a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral...
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... connection, contact your computer. Web browsers allow you need a web browser, which use the hypertext markup language (html). Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. • Dial-up connection, connect...
... connection, contact your computer. Web browsers allow you need a web browser, which use the hypertext markup language (html). Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. • Dial-up connection, connect...
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... copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. 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.
... copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. 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.
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... file, your selection of files 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 copy. When you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player...
... file, your selection of files 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 copy. When you connect a media device for the first time, Media Player...
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... again to return to the main menu screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia Also, search for playing, recording, and organizing your picture collection. • Create slide...
... again to return to the main menu screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia Also, search for playing, recording, and organizing your picture collection. • Create slide...
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... Connecting Your Computer to a TV. For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect ... Connecting 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...
... Connecting Your Computer to a TV. For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect ... Connecting 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...
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... (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 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...
... (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 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...