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For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volum e
Mixer window.
The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your
computer. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification area and select or
deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control
buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen.
Adjusting the Picture
If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth
are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the
display properties:
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Add or Remove Programs
→
Programs and
Features
.
2
Select the program you want to remove.
3
Click
Uninstall
.
See the program documentation for installation instructions.
Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Appearance and Personalization
.
2
Under
Personalization
, click
Adjust screen resolution
.
3
On
Display Settings
, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution
setting.
4
In the drop-down menu under
Color quality
, click
Medium (16 bit)
.
5
Click
OK
.
Using Dell MediaDirect™
Dell MediaDirect is an instant-on multimedia playback mode for digital
media. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover, to
launch Dell MediaDirect. When your computer is turned off or in Sleep
state, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and
automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application.