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...Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to... CDs and DVDs 46 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Picture 47 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 48 S-Video and Standard Audio 50 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 51 Composite Video and Standard Audio 53 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . . 55 4 Contents
...Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to... CDs and DVDs 46 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Picture 47 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 48 S-Video and Standard Audio 50 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 51 Composite Video and Standard Audio 53 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . . 55 4 Contents
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... Standard Audio 57 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 59 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones. . . . . 62 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 63 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 64 ...
... Standard Audio 57 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 59 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones. . . . . 62 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 63 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 64 ...
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... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 ...Problems 108 Mouse Problems 108 Network Problems 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 110 Scanner Problems 111 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights 115 10 Reinstalling Software 117 Drivers 117 What Is a Driver 117 Identifying...
... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 ...Problems 108 Mouse Problems 108 Network Problems 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 110 Scanner Problems 111 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights 115 10 Reinstalling Software 117 Drivers 117 What Is a Driver 117 Identifying...
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1 IEEE 1394 connector Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony ...
1 IEEE 1394 connector Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony ...
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... for high-speed data devices such as a separate intra- Connect the other end of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 3 network activity light The network activity light is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists...
... for high-speed data devices such as a separate intra- Connect the other end of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 3 network activity light The network activity light is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists...
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If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Shutdown your system. If the integrated video connector is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the ... that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in addition to connect and enable your monitors. NOTE: If your computer has integrated video, do not remove the cap to connect the monitor or the monitor will not function. 2 Connect one of the monitors to the...
If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Shutdown your system. If the integrated video connector is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the ... that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in addition to connect and enable your monitors. NOTE: If your computer has integrated video, do not remove the cap to connect the monitor or the monitor will not function. 2 Connect one of the monitors to the...
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... to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. 5 Restart your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Setting Up Your Computer 37 It is not included with a higher joule rating offers more protection. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV...
... to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. 5 Restart your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Setting Up Your Computer 37 It is not included with a higher joule rating offers more protection. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV...
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... 5 Click OK. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell), enable you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your computer. Your TV has either an...to connect the computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, and...
... 5 Click OK. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell), enable you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your computer. Your TV has either an...to connect the computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, and...
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...-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 S-video connector 2 composite video adapter 4 composite video-output connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 4 5 Pb (blue) component 6 video-output connector component video adapter Pr (red) component video-output connector Y (green) component video-output connector If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended...
...-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 S-video connector 2 composite video adapter 4 composite video-output connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 4 5 Pb (blue) component 6 video-output connector component video adapter Pr (red) component video-output connector Y (green) component video-output connector If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended...
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See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 62. When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio" on page 63 to work with the TV. Additionally, if you must enable your computer to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 50 Using Multimedia
See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 62. When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio" on page 63 to work with the TV. Additionally, if you must enable your computer to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 50 Using Multimedia
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...connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable). 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the .... 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page ...
...connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable). 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the .... 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page ...
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... that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV. 5 Plug one...
... that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV. 5 Plug one...
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Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-video TV-out connector Using Multimedia 53 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-video TV-out connector Using Multimedia 53 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 54 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 54 Using Multimedia
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Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter Using Multimedia 55 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter Using Multimedia 55 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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...-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the TV. 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable...
...-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the TV. 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable...
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Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Using Multimedia 57 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Using Multimedia 57 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 58 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 58 Using Multimedia
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... Using Multimedia 59 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if ... audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
... Using Multimedia 59 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if ... audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 60 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 60 Using Multimedia