Dell PP06S, D410 specifications Using the Display, Adjusting Brightness, Switching the Video Image

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Using the Display

Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide

Adjusting Brightness

Switching the Video Image

Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate

Dual Independent Display Mode

Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays

Adjusting Brightness

When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard.

NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your portable computer or docking device. If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change.

You can press the following keys to adjust display brightness:

•Press <Fn> and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

•Press <Fn> and the down-arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Switching the Video Image

When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device.

Press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously.

Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate

To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.

Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference.

NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-installed operating system.

If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values.

1.Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2.Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

3.Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display.

4.In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.

5.Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.

NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen.

If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at one time. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right.

NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the user's guide for the monitor.

Dual Independent Display Mode

You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it as an extension of your display (known as "dual independent display" or

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Contents Dell Latitude D410 Users Guide Abbreviations and AcronymsAbout Your Computer Front ViewDevice status lights Keyboard and wireless status lights Left View USB connector Right ViewAudio connectors Network connector RJ-45Modem connector RJ-11 USB connectorsVideo connector Bottom ViewBack to Contents Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class BAlert Standard Format ASF Alert DescriptionUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand byReplacing the Battery Storing a BatteryUsing the Dell D/Bay About the Dell D/BayBack to Contents Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adjusting the VolumePlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad Floppy DrivePage Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Back to Contents Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateClick the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Swapping Primary and Secondary DisplaysReinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling DriversClick Roll Back Driver Click PropertiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Enabling System RestoreBooting From the Operating System CD Windows XP SetupBack to Contents Finding Information Find It HereDell Support Website support.dell.com Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoPage Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance 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Internet Problems Hard drive problemsRun Check Disk Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsError Messages Click Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsCheck the external keyboard Lockups and Software Problems Memory Problems Network ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsRestart the computer and log on to the network again Printer Problems Scanner ProblemsDocking Power While the Computer Is Running Adjust the power properties See Power Management ModesSound and Speaker Problems No sound from the integrated speakerNo sound from external speakers Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones Check the touch pad settingsAdjust the Windows display settings If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and ThemesSpecifications Video AudioDisplay KeyboardBattery Track 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