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...37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness... 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43...
...37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness... 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43...
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...the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD 54 ... 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63 Composite Video and Standard Audio 65 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 67 Contents ...
...the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD 54 ... 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63 Composite Video and Standard Audio 65 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 67 Contents ...
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7 Using the Camera 69 Accessing the Camera's Help File 69 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 70 Creating a Picture or a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card ...
7 Using the Camera 69 Accessing the Camera's Help File 69 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 70 Creating a Picture or a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card ...
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... from integrated speakers 114 No sound from external speakers 114 No sound from headphones 115 Remote Control Problems 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is...
... from integrated speakers 114 No sound from external speakers 114 No sound from headphones 115 Remote Control Problems 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is...
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... by pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - Indicates that the camera is turned on page 41. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To ... 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15 power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Built-in camera for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer Press the power button to launch...
... by pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - Indicates that the camera is turned on page 41. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To ... 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15 power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Built-in camera for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer Press the power button to launch...
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...User Enrollment - HTML-based help For information on a mouse when you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your Dell™ computer secure. C O N S U M E R IR - Use these buttons much like the buttons on how... the security management software that allows certain software applications to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 39). Control Center - Help - Provides a fast and convenient way to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. The 8-in this folder. - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - To enroll your user identity. I N - 1 M E M O...
...User Enrollment - HTML-based help For information on a mouse when you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your Dell™ computer secure. C O N S U M E R IR - Use these buttons much like the buttons on how... the security management software that allows certain software applications to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 39). Control Center - Help - Provides a fast and convenient way to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. The 8-in this folder. - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - To enroll your user identity. I N - 1 M E M O...
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... IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 2 USB connector (2) 4 network connector (RJ-45) 6 IEEE 1394a connector...
... IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 2 USB connector (2) 4 network connector (RJ-45) 6 IEEE 1394a connector...
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... computer. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse...
... computer. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse...
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...plastic blank installed in your computer to an audio device. NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. S E C U R I T C H - For more information about the optical drive see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1...mouse, keyboard, or printer. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T Y C A B L E S L O T - O P T I C A L D R I V E - S - Supports one ExpressCard. Connects your vicinity. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. You can scan for a wireless local...
...plastic blank installed in your computer to an audio device. NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. S E C U R I T C H - For more information about the optical drive see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1...mouse, keyboard, or printer. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T Y C A B L E S L O T - O P T I C A L D R I V E - S - Supports one ExpressCard. Connects your vicinity. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. You can scan for a wireless local...
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...or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. Press to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display 41 or down -arrow...). • Press and the down -arrow key on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard.
...or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. Press to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display 41 or down -arrow...). • Press and the down -arrow key on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard.
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...by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the...and the necessary video drivers must be hard to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed to read if you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen by your computer and display. To display a program at support.dell.com. To...
...by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the...and the necessary video drivers must be hard to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed to read if you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen by your computer and display. To display a program at support.dell.com. To...
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... to a TV or other audio device may not be included with the help of either a standard S-Video cable, a composite video adapter cable, HDMI cable or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. Using Multimedia 59 Your computer has an S-Video TV-out connector and a HDMI connector that enable you voluntarily reformat the hard drive, reinstall...
... to a TV or other audio device may not be included with the help of either a standard S-Video cable, a composite video adapter cable, HDMI cable or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. Using Multimedia 59 Your computer has an S-Video TV-out connector and a HDMI connector that enable you voluntarily reformat the hard drive, reinstall...
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... of connector is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV. . 1 2 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 S-Video connector 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector* 4 5 S-Video connector composite video adapter composite video-output connector *S/PDIF interface is not supported on your system...
... of connector is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV. . 1 2 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 S-Video connector 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector* 4 5 S-Video connector composite video adapter composite video-output connector *S/PDIF interface is not supported on your system...
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...) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 1 Plug one of the following combinations: • S-Video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the beginning of each... cable into the HDMI output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of connection you should use. When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV. 1 1 HDMI connector Using Multimedia 61 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV...
...) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 1 Plug one of the following combinations: • S-Video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the beginning of each... cable into the HDMI output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of connection you should use. When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV. 1 1 HDMI connector Using Multimedia 61 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV...
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...and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to the S-Video TV-out 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 or audio device supports S-Video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you want to connect.
...and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to the S-Video TV-out 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 or audio device supports S-Video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you want to connect.
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... the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 component video adapter 2 S-Video TV-out connector Using Multimedia 63
... the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 component video adapter 2 S-Video TV-out connector Using Multimedia 63
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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 64 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 64 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.
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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 the computer recognizes ... 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 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV...
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 the computer recognizes ... 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 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a 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. 66 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. 66 Using Multimedia
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... display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your video card. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click the... Screen Resolution. NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other end of video card installed in your selection. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV...
... display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your video card. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click the... Screen Resolution. NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other end of video card installed in your selection. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV...