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Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to end users. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content .... DisplayPort™ - By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for cables up to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies.
Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to end users. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content .... DisplayPort™ - By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for cables up to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies.
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... is space reserved on page 265). The free space on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for other standard operations. Drives and Media 77 To determine how much space is available for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows®...; System Restore" on the hard drive for standard operations, click Start → Computer. To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. Drives and Media Freeing up Hard Drive...
... is space reserved on page 265). The free space on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for other standard operations. Drives and Media 77 To determine how much space is available for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows®...; System Restore" on the hard drive for standard operations, click Start → Computer. To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. Drives and Media Freeing up Hard Drive...
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... run slower over time. You can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer, increase its operational life, and enhance its performance, if you perform standard maintenance tasks, such as: • Cleaning the computer and its components • Disk defragmenting • Scanning for virus and spyware Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and...
... run slower over time. You can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer, increase its operational life, and enhance its performance, if you perform standard maintenance tasks, such as: • Cleaning the computer and its components • Disk defragmenting • Scanning for virus and spyware Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and...
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... compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power...
... compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power...
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WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is not supported on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is expected in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the utility. Mobile wireless broadband support is also called ... Utility icon notification area to manage the network connection with a base station. in the near future. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • The...
WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is not supported on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is expected in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the utility. Mobile wireless broadband support is also called ... Utility icon notification area to manage the network connection with a base station. in the near future. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • The...
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... your privacy. 162 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) WPAN NOTE: WPAN is an example of your personal workspace. Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15.
... your privacy. 162 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) WPAN NOTE: WPAN is an example of your personal workspace. Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15.
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...router's configuration software. 164 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) When setting up your network must support the same encryption standard. All hardware on the router, use your wireless network, change the network name and administrator password to default values by ...the router manufacturer. To improve the security of encryption standards include: • Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) • Wireless Protected Access (WPA) • Wireless Protected Access 2 (WPA2) ...
...router's configuration software. 164 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) When setting up your network must support the same encryption standard. All hardware on the router, use your wireless network, change the network name and administrator password to default values by ...the router manufacturer. To improve the security of encryption standards include: • Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) • Wireless Protected Access (WPA) • Wireless Protected Access 2 (WPA2) ...
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Select the function for the task you are attempting to remove a pre-installed cd. For Drives With a Slot drive opening NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as open for viewing or open for direct data transfer. Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-...
Select the function for the task you are attempting to remove a pre-installed cd. For Drives With a Slot drive opening NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as open for viewing or open for direct data transfer. Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-...
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...; 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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable.
...; 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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable.
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... to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you to connect to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. In addition, the TV may be equipped with your TV for... standard audio connection to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 You can also use this connector for additional information. Determining the Combination of input connections, such ...
... to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you to connect to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. In addition, the TV may be equipped with your TV for... standard audio connection to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 You can also use this connector for additional information. Determining the Combination of input connections, such ...
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... cables for purchase from other audio device may not be included with your computer. Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display... Settings DVI connector with composite-video cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Standard S-video connector and S-video cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer, use...
... cables for purchase from other audio device may not be included with your computer. Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display... Settings DVI connector with composite-video cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Standard S-video connector and S-video cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer, use...
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Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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... to • S-video adapter and multi-channel connect analog audio adapter Composite Video Okay • Composite adapter with standard audio Quality may be lower than 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...
... to • S-video adapter and multi-channel connect analog audio adapter Composite Video Okay • Composite adapter with standard audio Quality may be lower than 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...
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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.
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... adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 230 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Composite Video and Standard Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: Depending on the computer, the composite video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle.
... adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 230 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Composite Video and Standard Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: Depending on the computer, the composite video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle.
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Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on your computer. 2 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. Component S-Video and Standard Audio component video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the component S-video adapter to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 235
Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on your computer. 2 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. Component S-Video and Standard Audio component video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the component S-video adapter to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 235
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DVI Connector DVI connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the DVI video adapter to the DVI connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the DVI video cable into the DVI video-input connector on the TV. 3 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 4 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 238 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
DVI Connector DVI connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the DVI video adapter to the DVI connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the DVI video cable into the DVI video-input connector on the TV. 3 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 4 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 238 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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...S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...N O T F O U N D - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ...E N A B L E D I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you may have to restart your computer. The...
...S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...N O T F O U N D - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ...E N A B L E D I N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you may have to restart your computer. The...
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The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313
The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313
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Pin Signal 1 CD 2 RD 3 TD 4 DTR 5 SG 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Ports 315 Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and serial mice. RS232 Serial Port A serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware. Serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time.
Pin Signal 1 CD 2 RD 3 TD 4 DTR 5 SG 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Ports 315 Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and serial mice. RS232 Serial Port A serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware. Serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time.