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... 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 Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones ...211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer ...
... 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 Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones ...211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...→ Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" ...on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images ...
...→ Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" ...on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...
...® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click... the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer...
... may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click... the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer...
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... your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. HINT: The drivers that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down...
... your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. HINT: The drivers that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down...
Dell Technology Guide
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... components in your system window. HINT: The drivers for which you want to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the...
... components in your system window. HINT: The drivers for which you want to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the...
Dell Technology Guide
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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to run Windows are using. This will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may want to ...start in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. Press ...
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to run Windows are using. This will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may want to ...start in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. Press ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as technical support scenarios. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you...color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. These settings can be saved to profiles to view version information for the system and installed drivers. The data can be used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness ...
...BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as technical support scenarios. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you...color and intensity of the chassis LEDs. These settings can be saved to profiles to view version information for the system and installed drivers. The data can be used . Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 211). • Operating system Display Properties menu - Connecting Your Computer to work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio...display (cannot select this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver..." on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the physical connection that you must enable the ...
...Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 211). • Operating system Display Properties menu - Connecting Your Computer to work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio...display (cannot select this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver..." on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the physical connection that you must enable the ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...special wizard software to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 HINT: If you are using a TV as a second display device, the best method for configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. The video card control panel.... Depending on page 246. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Connecting Your Computer to...
...special wizard software to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 HINT: If you are using a TV as a second display device, the best method for configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. The video card control panel.... Depending on page 246. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Connecting Your Computer to...
Dell Technology Guide
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Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the procedures in the documentation shipped with your...NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is ...
Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the procedures in the documentation shipped with your...NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is ...
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Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. ... Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE:...
Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. ... Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE:...
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...screen. Displays your hardware configuration for running the test. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and...identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for all ...
...screen. Displays your hardware configuration for running the test. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and...identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for all ...
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...basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. BIOS - A AC - accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug...that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. alternating current - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be depleted and recharged. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A program designed to an electrical outlet. ASF is able to as...
...basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. BIOS - A AC - accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug...that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. alternating current - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be depleted and recharged. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A program designed to an electrical outlet. ASF is able to as...
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...PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A type of SDRAM that connects to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. See driver. A circuit board with memory chips that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. it is used to the system bus operate. A technique... over 400 MHz. CD-RW/DVD drive - A drive, sometimes referred to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; CRIMM - cursor - The marker on a display or screen that conforms to as the Product Key or Product ID. DIMM - A round, six-pin connector that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad...
...PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A type of SDRAM that connects to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. See driver. A circuit board with memory chips that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. it is used to the system bus operate. A technique... over 400 MHz. CD-RW/DVD drive - A drive, sometimes referred to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; CRIMM - cursor - The marker on a display or screen that conforms to as the Product Key or Product ID. DIMM - A round, six-pin connector that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad...
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...enterprise, and Internet environments. Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for digital displays. driver - A technology in the computer. Data can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over .... Line - domain - A type of memory that allows certain types of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. A user logs on a network that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors. A technology that use disk striping generally allow...
...enterprise, and Internet environments. Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for digital displays. driver - A technology in the computer. Data can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over .... Line - domain - A type of memory that allows certain types of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. A user logs on a network that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors. A technology that use disk striping generally allow...
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...controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to operate with a processor and a memory chip. system setup - A utility that a program displays depends on or off). Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. SXGA - A video standard for video...hard drive by surge protectors. Also known as those that is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. telephony ...
...controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to operate with a processor and a memory chip. system setup - A utility that a program displays depends on or off). Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. SXGA - A video standard for video...hard drive by surge protectors. Also known as those that is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. telephony ...
Setup Guide
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... you begin. Turn on (or restart) your computer. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 55). 1. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If...
... you begin. Turn on (or restart) your computer. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 55). 1. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If...
Setup Guide
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...Do you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. The following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is invoked: a. d. If you are experiencing memory issues...the Choose An Option window. 4. If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 55). This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press any key to start ...
...Do you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. The following message is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is invoked: a. d. If you are experiencing memory issues...the Choose An Option window. 4. If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 55). This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press any key to start ...
Setup Guide
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...listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. If you contact Dell. 40 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 55). Select...RW and press . 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with...
...listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. If you contact Dell. 40 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 55). Select...RW and press . 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with...