Dell E310, 3100 owner manual Copying CDs and DVDs, Adjusting the Picture, How to Copy a CD or DVD

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Adjusting the Picture

If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

3Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.

4In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by 600 pixels.

5Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit).

6Click OK.

Copying CDs and DVDs

NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs.

This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive.

NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country.

The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD. You can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on your computer or backing up important data. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of the window.

How to Copy a CD or DVD

NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to DVD media. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com.

The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media.

NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Sonic→ DigitalMedia Projects, and then click Copy.

2Under the Copy tab, click Disc Copy.

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents Service Tag CD or DVD activity light W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Adding a Second Hard Drive optional103 109 104107 110Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Service Code to direct Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Microsoft Windows License LabelClick the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Printer CableConnecting to the Internet USB connector on computer USB printer cableSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttonsAdjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful TipsSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterConnector Network adapter connector on computer Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Network cableStandby Mode Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Advanced TabRAID Level About RAID ConfigurationsUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords Hibernate TabConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID VolumeCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Drive Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Solving ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Use these characters in filenamesMedia Card Reader Problems Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsMouse Problems Network Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionModules without error Light Pattern Problem DescriptionModule see Installing Memory on Installing Memory onThen restart the computer Determine whether a conflict exists bySee Cards on Repeat this process for each card. IfLight Pattern Problem Description Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XPManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Advanced Troubleshooting Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdownBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your ComputerCD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive System Board Components MemoryDDR2 Memory Overview Installing Memory Securing clips ConnectorNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive Panel Sliding plate lever Drive panelDrive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panelDrives Replacing the Drive PanelConnecting Drive Cables IDE Drive AddressingCD/DVD drives Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Power cableConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveTabs Hard drive Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Drive Bracket railsAdding a Second Hard Drive optional Rail tabsPrimary hard drive Upper bay Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DrivePage Installing a Floppy Drive Drive ScrewsPower cable Data cable Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader ScrewsCD/DVD Drive FlexBay cable Media Card ReaderData cable Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Sliding plate lever CD/DVD driveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Battery Replacing the BatteryBattery Battery socket Replacing the Computer CoverRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram SpecificationsLevel 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cache System clock MHz data rate Appendix100 101 102 System Setup Screen System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Options 104105 Or RAID On106 107 Boot SequenceOption Settings Remotely from SuspendChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots108 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 109Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer 110CDs and DVDs MouseFloppy Drive 111FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B 113Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information114 115 116 117 Colombia 118592 818 980-9-15-3978119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 01344 860 13001344 373 Uruguay131 132 Index Index 133134 Index Index 135 USB 136 IndexIndex 137 138 Index
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