Dell 8500 manual Connecting a Television to the Computer, Pdif digital audio connector

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NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a television are not included with your computer. Cables may be purchased at most consumer electronics stores.

NOTE: Diagrams for each connection combination appear at the beginning of each subsection to help you determine which method you should use.

Connecting a Television to the Computer

Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with the included TV/digital audio adapter cable, enables you to connect the computer to a television and/or stereo audio device. The TV/digital audio adapter cable provides connections for S-video, composite video, and S/PDIF digital audio.

S-video TV-out connector

TV/digital audio adapter cable

S-video connector composite video connector

S/PDIF digital audio connector

For televisions and audio devices without support for S/PDIF digital audio, you can use the audio connector on the side of the computer to connect the computer to your television or audio device.

It is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations:

•S-video and standard audio

•S-video and digital audio

•Composite video and standard audio

•Composite video and digital audio

When you complete the cable connection, see page 84 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the television. Additionally, if you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see page 85.

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Contents Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Removing and Installing Devices WhileConnecting a Television to the Computer Connecting to a Network AdapterConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Accessing Help Error Messages105 107108 109Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 119 124128 131Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Contents General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing HabitsBattery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Display latch Power button Front ViewMute button Track stickLight is flashing Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S PC Card slot Audio connectors Infrared sensor Air vents Security cable slot Ieee 1394 connectorLeft View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right View Module bayAir vent Parallel connector Air vents USB connectors Video TV-out connectorBack View I D E O TV-O U T C O N N E C T O R Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Bottom ViewHard drive FanTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionModem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPTransferring Information to a New Computer Close the Phone and Modems Options windowSetting Up Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwarePower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery WarningCharge Gauge Health GaugeCharging the Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Reserve battery Connector Power Problems Storing a BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module BayStatus button on the charge gauge Second battery top If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Keyboard Shortcuts Numeric KeypadSystem Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Power ManagementCD or DVD Tray Display FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersUsing the Keyboard and Touchpad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia CD or DVD problems Using CDs and DVDsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs Or offUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video TV-out connector TV/digital audio adapter cable Connecting a Television to the ComputerPdif digital audio connector Video and Standard Audio TV/digital audio adapter cable Video cable Audio cableUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video ControllerNvidia Video Controller Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback Click Enable S/PDIF output Click Advanced Click Enable S/PDIF Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio DriverUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connectorOn computer Network cableNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsDetermining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksInfrastructure Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Wireless network properties window appears Networks areaSetting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties 100 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 102103 Error Messages Accessing Help104 If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read 106If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start General Program Problems Mail ProblemsError messages appear Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 114Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 115Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore117 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup 120Reinstalling Drivers and Software 121Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Captive screw 125Securing clips Per connector Memory module 126Replace the cover 127Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card/modem cover Captive screw 129Mini PCI card 130Adding a Modem 132 Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cable 133Replacing the Hard Drive Hard drive screw 135Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information PC CardCommunications Ports and Connectors139 Video AudioDisplay 140Keyboard 141AC Adapter Battery142 Physical 143Environmental 144Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsOverview System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 146147 Changing Printer Modes Changing COM PortsEnabling the Infrared Sensor 148Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsAnguilla Antigua and Barbuda151 152 Canada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 153China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com155 156 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