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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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... cleaning solution. 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 your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Cleaning an Optical...
... cleaning solution. 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 your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Cleaning an Optical...
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See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box. FOR ...
See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box. FOR ...
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...; Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two.
...; Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two.
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... include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. 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. When lightning occurs in the power...
... include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. 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. When lightning occurs in the power...
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...Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of a battery, which it is used. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your ... a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ...
...Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of a battery, which it is used. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your ... a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ...
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... damage. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or...Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the ...
... damage. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or...Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the ...
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... → Help and Support. Then connect the computer to the combined charge of times the battery is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet...
... → Help and Support. Then connect the computer to the combined charge of times the battery is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet...
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... battery charging, you can operate your computer while the battery is fully charged. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to continue charging the...approximately 2 hours. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. Disconnect the...
... battery charging, you can operate your computer while the battery is fully charged. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to continue charging the...approximately 2 hours. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. Disconnect the...
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... Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the... for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network...
... Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the... for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network...
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...-to-use wizard to help you that connect two or more computers in close range without the use of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on...
...-to-use wizard to help you that connect two or more computers in close range without the use of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on...
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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 reduce security risks. Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi ...step 2 and step 3. 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 computer's wireless adapter. 4 Run the wireless router's configuration program and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "...
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 reduce security risks. Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi ...step 2 and step 3. 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 computer's wireless adapter. 4 Run the wireless router's configuration program and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "...
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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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... the connections • The types of tasks you plan to perform Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that came with a variety of video-out or TV-out connectors. Connecting Your Computer to take advantage of some of...you connect your TV. You may need to determine: • Types of connectors 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 a TV and Adjusting Display Settings...
... the connections • The types of tasks you plan to perform Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that came with a variety of video-out or TV-out connectors. Connecting Your Computer to take advantage of some of...you connect your TV. You may need to determine: • Types of connectors 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 a TV and Adjusting Display Settings...
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... an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. A headphone/line-in connector allows you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to speakers. In addition, the TV may include audio ports for speaker connections. See the documentation that came with your...audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you have multiple access ports for each of these types of cables and adapters you will need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI,...
... an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. A headphone/line-in connector allows you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to speakers. In addition, the TV may include audio ports for speaker connections. See the documentation that came with your...audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you have multiple access ports for each of these types of cables and adapters you will need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI,...
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DVI connector with component-video cable - Standard analog audio - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in a variety of configurations. Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer to a TV and Adjusting...
DVI connector with component-video cable - Standard analog audio - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in a variety of configurations. Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer to a TV and Adjusting...
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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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... Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard audio Generally available and easy to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 223 NOTE: See the documentation that came with standard audio Best May...
... Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard audio Generally available and easy to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 223 NOTE: See the documentation that came with standard audio Best May...
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... the TV. 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 ...
... the TV. 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.