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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 ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
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 ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
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..., Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device...
..., Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device...
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Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the mouse. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel...
Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the mouse. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel...
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... Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance.
... Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance.
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..., and Batteries) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty...
..., and Batteries) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty...
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... computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery...
... computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery...
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.... CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from children. Keep the battery away from the computer. When... your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of ...
.... CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from children. Keep the battery away from the computer. When... your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of ...
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Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Then connect the computer to an electrical ...
Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Then connect the computer to an electrical ...
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...) This is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in the computer for as long as you store your computer... for your computer while the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to room temperature. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can use it. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery ...
...) This is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in the computer for as long as you store your computer... for your computer while the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to room temperature. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can use it. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery ...
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.... 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network...
.... 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network...
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... you that connect two or more computers in close range without the use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. Some of the Dell wireless printers use of the other computer joins the ad hoc network. 158 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) The Set...
... you that connect two or more computers in close range without the use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. Some of the Dell wireless printers use of the other computer joins the ad hoc network. 158 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) The Set...
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... in step 2 and step 3. If you configure your wireless router to use MAC filtering, the router will limit access to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you should configure your computer's network settings to obtain the MAC address of each computer's wireless...you obtained in your network to reduce security risks. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 165 This value is the MAC address for the computer's wireless adapter. 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 on each wireless device in your computer to a public wireless network, you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window...
... in step 2 and step 3. If you configure your wireless router to use MAC filtering, the router will limit access to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you should configure your computer's network settings to obtain the MAC address of each computer's wireless...you obtained in your network to reduce security risks. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 165 This value is the MAC address for the computer's wireless adapter. 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 on each wireless device in your computer to a public wireless network, you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window...
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... 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 video card.
... 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 video card.
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...TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of the tutorials available on the computer and TV • Whether there are special adapters (composite, component) • Types of cables required for these video and audio connections. You may also want to take advantage of some of... documentation that came with a variety of tasks you plan to perform Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 217 Connecting Your Computer to connect digital/audio capable devices using the ...
...TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of the tutorials available on the computer and TV • Whether there are special adapters (composite, component) • Types of cables required for these video and audio connections. You may also want to take advantage of some of... documentation that came with a variety of tasks you plan to perform Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 217 Connecting Your Computer to connect digital/audio capable devices using the ...
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..., such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you want to your computer's speakers. See the documentation that came with your TV. S-video cables generally transmit video... or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. You can also use this connector for additional information. However, certain component adapters that came with your TV for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. Identifying the...
..., such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you want to your computer's speakers. See the documentation that came with your TV. S-video cables generally transmit video... or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. You can also use this connector for additional information. However, certain component adapters that came with your TV for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. Identifying the...
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... for purchase from other audio device may not be included with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Multi-channel analog audio Depending on your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to a TV and Adjusting ...Display Settings Composite adapter with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - HDMI connector with your computer to a TV or...
... for purchase from other audio device may not be included with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Multi-channel analog audio Depending on your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to a TV and Adjusting ...Display Settings Composite adapter with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - HDMI connector with your computer to a TV or...
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Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
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... component video or S-video • Composite adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Composite adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter Component Video Recommended • Component adapter with standard audio • Component adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality may not...
... component video or S-video • Composite adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Composite adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter Component Video Recommended • Component adapter with standard audio • Component adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality may not...
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... of connection. Performing the Basic Connection Steps 1 Determine the type of connection you want to use. 2 Ensure that you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video... adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are appropriate for the selected video connection. 6 Turn on the television and any audio device that you must ...
... of connection. Performing the Basic Connection Steps 1 Determine the type of connection you want to use. 2 Ensure that you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video... adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are appropriate for the selected video connection. 6 Turn on the television and any audio device that you must ...
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Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations S-Video and Standard Audio S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 229 Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 1 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on your TV.
Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations S-Video and Standard Audio S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 229 Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 1 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on your TV.