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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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...resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution... to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page ...246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: ...
...resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution... to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page ...246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: ...
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...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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window ...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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.
...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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window ...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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.
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... Monitors and Displays allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your monitors...
... Monitors and Displays allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your monitors...
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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 ...
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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... ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for connectivity between high definition content applications such as ...cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort is...
... ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for connectivity between high definition content applications such as ...cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort is...
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...3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you are... automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your computer are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video)....
...3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you are... automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your computer are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video)....
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... to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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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. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the...
.... • 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. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the...
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... computers to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by...
... computers to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by...
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...) connections use the hypertext markup language (html). A commonly used browser is connected to read the hyperlinked web pages. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the...
...) connections use the hypertext markup language (html). A commonly used browser is connected to read the hyperlinked web pages. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the...
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... can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. 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 view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create...
... can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. 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 view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create...
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.... 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your computer. 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 your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select...
.... 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your computer. 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 your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select...
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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 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player is Microsoft's native software for playing, ...
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 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player is Microsoft's native software for playing, ...
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...There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. 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...
...There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. 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...
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...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 determine what options are available. • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI)... or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to S/PDIF digital audio 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 determine what options are available. • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI)... or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to S/PDIF digital audio and...