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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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... the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As... resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen.
... the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As... resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen.
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... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if...
... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if...
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... screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors.
... screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors.
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Monitors and Displays 55 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 ...
Monitors and Displays 55 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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Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI ... 56 Monitors and Displays Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see ... 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with built-in collaboration with a group of using these technologies can be configured to end users. DisplayPort™...
Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI ... 56 Monitors and Displays Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see ... 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with built-in collaboration with a group of using these technologies can be configured to end users. DisplayPort™...
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... 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for which you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on...step 2. 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. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and ...
... 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for which you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on...step 2. 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. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and ...
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... and intensity of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be used . Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to view version information...
... and intensity of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be used . Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to view version information...
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... characteristics of that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more.
... characteristics of that component. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more.
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... transfer rates than dial-up access. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...
... transfer rates than dial-up access. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...
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... high-speed Internet access through your computer. With a DSL connection, you to move from one document to communicate. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages.
... high-speed Internet access through your computer. With a DSL connection, you to move from one document to communicate. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages.
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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 also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. You can view and print digital ... CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, 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 also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. You can view and print digital ... CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos.
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... the sync method that you copied from CDs to your laptop media device. 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 the device or alter your computer. At this point, you want to copy, Media...
... the sync method that you copied from CDs to your laptop media device. 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 the device or alter your computer. At this point, you want to copy, Media...
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... organizing your picture collection. • Create slide shows. 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 a Digital Camera With Your Computer When you use a digital camera with your...
... organizing your picture collection. • Create slide shows. 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 a Digital Camera With Your Computer When you use a digital camera with your...
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... card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. 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 on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current...
... card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. 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 on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current...
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... options vary for each computer and TV. • 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 determine what options are available. All of... both your computer and your TV to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
... options vary for each computer and TV. • 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 determine what options are available. All of... both your computer and your TV to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings