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Dell 1501 owner manual Using the Display, Adjusting Brightness, Switching the Video Image

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Using the Display

Using the Display

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.

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

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.

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

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

4Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.

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Dell 1501 owner manual Using the Display, Adjusting Brightness, Switching the Video Image, Setting Display Resolution

Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell InspironModel PP23LA Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsAugust P/N HN926Contents 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive traySound and Speaker Problems Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Glossary Index ContentsContents Finding Information Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCDDell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseThese labels are located on the bottom of your computer Windows Help and Support Center Dell Support Website - support.dell.comOperating System CD About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Solid green The battery is charging T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of a mouse. Silk screening on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View Back View A U D I O C O N N E C T O R SUSB C O N N E C T O R S Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor About Your Computer Bottom ViewSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer E-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarksIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Create a Wizard Disk Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionIf 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 Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadPower Management BatteryKey Combinations System FunctionsAdjusting Keyboard Settings Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power MeterCharge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryStoring a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network WLAN Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionSetting Up a New WLAN Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 2 Double-click Network Connections Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System GuidesSetting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Extended Test CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsHard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundError Messages characters in filenames Page M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be Keyboard Problems ExpressCard Problemsthe Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed manufacturerUnexpected characters External Keyboard problemsThe computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer stops responding A program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities To start the Hardware Troubleshooter Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreTo change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Using the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer 6 Press the power button to ground the system board Hard Drive Optical Drive1 Turn the computer over 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw 4 Slide the drive out of the bay1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem 3 Remove the existing modem Hinge Cover hinge coverscribe 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Keyboard2 Open the display 3 Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page 4 Remove the keyboardWireless Mini-Card a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card 1 system board connector 5 Install the replacement Mini-CardMini-Card metal securing tabsAdding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery Display 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer Adding and Replacing Parts Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tipssupport.dell.com support Contacting DellCountry City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City toll-free 1-800-326-6061 or Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City or toll-free Printers, and Projectors for RelationshipCountry City Contacting Dell Specifications SpecificationsProcessor System InformationSpecifications Ports and Connectors3-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemoryCommunications SpecificationsVideo AudioDisplay SpecificationsSpecifications BatteryKeyboard Touch PadBattery continued SpecificationsAC Adapter Specifications PhysicalEnvironmental Specifications Using the System Setup Program Entering System SetupAppendix Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsDiskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Floppy DriveDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFCC Class B Dell Inspiron Product nameModel number PP23LAAppendix Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Numbers IndexSee also hard drive See also optical drive Page Page Page Index