Dell PP04X, D830 manual Adjusting the Volume, Adjusting the Picture, Volume Control Window

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Adjusting the Volume

NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.

Volume Control Window

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs (or Programs)→ Accessories→ Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control.

2In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window.

Volume Control Buttons

You can adjust the volume with the volume control buttons on your computer. See "volume control buttons" on page 16.

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 Start→ Control Panel→ Display.

2Click Settings and click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels.

3Click the drop-down menu under Color quality→ Medium (16 bit)→ OK.

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Contents User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickSetting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Traveling With Your Computer 102 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116100 104135 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 133134 137Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereService Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For? Dell Support Website support.dell.comTo view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset About Your Computer Front ViewV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Back View Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device Bottom View About Your Computer Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring Information to a New ComputerClick Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Windows Vista Page Using a Battery Battery PerformanceMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery ChargeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. orConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardBattery Key CombinationsPower Management Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickMouse Properties window Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDsVolume Control Window Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Volume Control ButtonsUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Using the Ambient Light Sensor Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tabAmbient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card Start Button and Connect To OptionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Completing the Connection to the WlanConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Mobile Broadband CardClick Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless Location Profile Settings General Mobility SettingsEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Internet Connection FirewallButton → Help and Support Card Types Using CardsInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCard Card BlanksExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Security Cable Lock Installing a Smart CardSecuring Your Computer Smart CardsPasswords Using a Primary/System Password Using an Administrator PasswordType of Password Features Using a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMSecurity Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Insert the Drivers and Utilities CDOption Function Test System Run System Diagnostics Exit Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows VistaIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Click Start→ My ComputerMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs External keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Click Device ManagerComputer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Click Task Manager→ click ApplicationsMemory Problems Network ProblemsGeneral PC Card or ExpressCard Problems Power ProblemsDocking Power Considerations Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer AC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakersVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesSystem Setup Screens System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewCommonly Used Settings Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Changing COM Ports System Setup Program Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device ManagerManually Reinstalling Drivers Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Start→ Help and Support Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows Using the Operating System CDEnabling System Restore Before You BeginReinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerHard Drive 100101 Removing the Device Security Screw Media BayReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 102Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 103Hinge Cover 104Keyboard 105106 Memory 107108 109 110 Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card111 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 112113 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards 114FCM Flash Cache Module 115Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116117 Coin-Cell Battery 118119 120 Dell QuickSet 121122 Specifications 123Memory Ports and Connectors124 Communications125 VideoAudio 126 DisplayKeyboard Battery127 Touch Pad128 AC AdapterPhysical 129 Environmental130 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Obtaining AssistanceAutoTech Service 132Problems With Your Order Automated Order-Status Service133 Before You Call 134Diagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell135 Visit support.dell.com 136Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Touch PadFloppy Drive Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse CDs and DVDsFCC Class B Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notice U.S. Only 139140 Glossary 141142 Device driver See driver143 Docking device See APR144 145 146 Module bay See media bay147 148 149 Video resolution See resolution 150

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