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... Media 40 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD 40 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 41 Helpful Tips 42 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43... Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink...
... Media 40 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD 40 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 41 Helpful Tips 42 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43... Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink...
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... 52 Setting Up the Camera 53 Accessing Help 53 Taking a Picture or Recording a Video 53 5 Using a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low...
... 52 Setting Up the Camera 53 Accessing Help 53 Taking a Picture or Recording a Video 53 5 Using a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low...
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... 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard ... Speaker Problems 104 No sound from integrated speakers 105 No sound from external speakers 105 No sound from headphones 105 Mouse Problems 105 Video and Display Problems 106 If the display is blank 106 If the display is difficult to read 107 If only part of the...
... 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard ... Speaker Problems 104 No sound from integrated speakers 105 No sound from external speakers 105 No sound from headphones 105 Mouse Problems 105 Video and Display Problems 106 If the display is blank 106 If the display is difficult to read 107 If only part of the...
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...camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I R E C T B U T T O N - M E D I A D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S ( 4 ) - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS (4) The blue lights located at the top right of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect"...on page 49. For more information, see "Using the Display" on steadily or blinks to Dell MediaDirect™. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Controls access to indicate keyboard ...
...camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I R E C T B U T T O N - M E D I A D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S ( 4 ) - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS (4) The blue lights located at the top right of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect"...on page 49. For more information, see "Using the Display" on steadily or blinks to Dell MediaDirect™. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Controls access to indicate keyboard ...
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...Pro Duo C O M P A C T F L A S H C A R D R E A D E R - NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in the ExpressCard slot. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and optical drives. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and... videos stored on a media memory card. and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards. About Your Computer 21 The media memory card reader reads ...
...Pro Duo C O M P A C T F L A S H C A R D R E A D E R - NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in the ExpressCard slot. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and optical drives. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and... videos stored on a media memory card. and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards. About Your Computer 21 The media memory card reader reads ...
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...-out connector 7 AC adapter connector MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 network connector (RJ-45) 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 air vents (3) 3 digital-video interface (DVI-I) connector 6 audio/IR blaster adapter connector If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) ...
...-out connector 7 AC adapter connector MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 network connector (RJ-45) 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 air vents (3) 3 digital-video interface (DVI-I) connector 6 audio/IR blaster adapter connector If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) ...
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...power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer to a TV through this analog video out port. With an adapter cable, you can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition.../cable boxes, VCRs, etc. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DVI connector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on or off. You can be used by the computer. About Your Computer 23 DIGITAL...
...power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer to a TV through this analog video out port. With an adapter cable, you can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition.../cable boxes, VCRs, etc. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DVI connector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on or off. You can be used by the computer. About Your Computer 23 DIGITAL...
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...want to connect. Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device Use the adapters that , together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable, enables you to connect the computer to connect: • Standard definition TV • VCR • DVR...want to use the best input that your computer: • Composite video adapter • Component video adapter • Audio/IR Blaster adapter Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that came with your Dell computer to connect various electronic devices to your display or TV will ...
...want to connect. Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device Use the adapters that , together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable, enables you to connect the computer to connect: • Standard definition TV • VCR • DVR...want to use the best input that your computer: • Composite video adapter • Component video adapter • Audio/IR Blaster adapter Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that came with your Dell computer to connect various electronic devices to your display or TV will ...
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Connecting a Component Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Use the component video adapter to connect: • High definition TV • High definition DVR or DVD player NOTE: If your TV has a DVI-I connector, use the DVI-I connector instead of the component adapter. Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 1 1 audio/IR blaster adapter 2 audio connector 2 Using Multimedia 45
Connecting a Component Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Use the component video adapter to connect: • High definition TV • High definition DVR or DVD player NOTE: If your TV has a DVI-I connector, use the DVI-I connector instead of the component adapter. Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 1 1 audio/IR blaster adapter 2 audio connector 2 Using Multimedia 45
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...; 7.1 speakers • 5.1 speakers with line input • Monaural/stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF...
...; 7.1 speakers • 5.1 speakers with line input • Monaural/stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF...
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... Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your selection. 48 Using Multimedia Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems...
... Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your selection. 48 Using Multimedia Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems...
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Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your portable computer or docking device. NOTE: Brightness key ... position the display so that is connected to change . You can find a viewing angle that it blocks the DVD drive from opening completely. Switching the Video Image When you try to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached...
Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your portable computer or docking device. NOTE: Brightness key ... position the display so that is connected to change . You can find a viewing angle that it blocks the DVD drive from opening completely. Switching the Video Image When you try to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached...
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... to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. If the video resolution setting is selected when you change any of the display settings, make a note of the screen, use both the graphics card and the ...8594; Display. 2 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for future reference. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to read. To view the rest of the current settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. This mode allows you ...
... to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. If the video resolution setting is selected when you change any of the display settings, make a note of the screen, use both the graphics card and the ...8594; Display. 2 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for future reference. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to read. To view the rest of the current settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. This mode allows you ...
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... the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop... The camera allows you to take photos and videos and to communicate visually with your video card for additional information. 5 Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply. 6 If prompted to restart the...
... the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop... The camera allows you to take photos and videos and to communicate visually with your video card for additional information. 5 Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply. 6 If prompted to restart the...
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...icon and select Help from the menu. For additional information on the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take a picture: 1 Click the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. 2 Select QuickCapture from the menu. You are able to view yourself on using your computer. See "Accessing Help" on...Using the Display 53 The QuickCapture window displays and the blue LED on the camera turns on page 53. To record a video, click RecordaVideo. 4 Your picture or video will be saved by default in the system tray. Accessing Help To access the camera Help file: 1 Click Start→ ...
...icon and select Help from the menu. For additional information on the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take a picture: 1 Click the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. 2 Select QuickCapture from the menu. You are able to view yourself on using your computer. See "Accessing Help" on...Using the Display 53 The QuickCapture window displays and the blue LED on the camera turns on page 53. To record a video, click RecordaVideo. 4 Your picture or video will be saved by default in the system tray. Accessing Help To access the camera Help file: 1 Click Start→ ...
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... Supported Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 137. Media Memory Card Reader The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card... cards. Cards are available for WWAN support. For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from Dell.
... Supported Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 137. Media Memory Card Reader The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card... cards. Cards are available for WWAN support. For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from Dell.
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... requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to access Help. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to it runs in the Windows XP operating system environment. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied...
... requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to access Help. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to it runs in the Windows XP operating system environment. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied...
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..." on page 29. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87) as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T... AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on. Ensure that the electrical outlet is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to verify that the light is on page 120. If your computer, the battery charge may not be depleted. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O ...
..." on page 29. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87) as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T... AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on. Ensure that the electrical outlet is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to verify that the light is on page 120. If your computer, the battery charge may not be depleted. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O ...
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... still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 94. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click...
... still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 94. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click...
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...) Audio/IR blaster connector Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker 24-pin connector v.92 56K MDC... board internal WLAN and Bluetooth® wireless support, WWAN via ExpressCard, ATI Radeon Mobility X1800 PCI Express X16 256MB DDR3 LVDS NTSC and PAL (s-video, composite, or component-out); HDTV (component-out or DVI with HDCP) High Definition Audio (Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC9220 24-bit (stereo digital-to...
...) Audio/IR blaster connector Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker 24-pin connector v.92 56K MDC... board internal WLAN and Bluetooth® wireless support, WWAN via ExpressCard, ATI Radeon Mobility X1800 PCI Express X16 256MB DDR3 LVDS NTSC and PAL (s-video, composite, or component-out); HDTV (component-out or DVI with HDCP) High Definition Audio (Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC9220 24-bit (stereo digital-to...