Dell D03U001, M41FV Set Up the Home Theatre Optional, Connect to the Flat Panel Display Directly

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Set Up the Home Theatre (Optional)

You can set up the home theatre by connecting your computer to a flat panel display either directly or through an Audio/Video receiver using HDMI cable(s).

NOTE: The HDMI cable(s) does not ship with your computer and must be purchased separately. You can purchase the HDMI cables at www.dell.com.

Connect to the Flat Panel Display Directly

1.Connect the keyboard and mouse (see “Connect the Keyboard and Mouse” on page 13).

2.For audio and video output: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on your computer and the other end to an available HDMI connector on your flat panel display.

3.For additional audio output (optional): Connect the 2.1 analog audio cable to the line-out connector on your computer and make appropriate connections to your 2.1 channel speakers.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2010 P/N M41FV Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Set Up the Home Theatre Optional Connect to the Flat Panel Display DirectlySetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Channel speakers Adjust the Display Scaling Setting Select ConfigureConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the AC Adapter Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up Ubuntu LinuxCreate System Recovery Media Recommended Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Control PanelSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToConnect to the Internet window appears Using Your Inspiron Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Top View Features Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back View Features 3 4 11 10 9Using Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lostPower Problems If the power light is solid amberMemory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageIf a program stops responding End the program Click ApplicationsWindows If you have other software problems Start menuAbout Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Tab on support.dell.comMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option UseSystem Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSelect Repair Your Computer System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Locating the Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to SeeComputer Information SpecificationsComputer Model MemoryVideo DrivesAudio CommunicationExternal Connectors Memory Card ReaderAC Adapter BatteryPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index Page Page 0M41FVA00