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Dell 8500 manual Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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1Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect.

2Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer.

3Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.

4Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video connector on the television.

5Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the digital audio connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.

6Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the audio input connector on your television or other audio device.

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Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkUninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Removing and Installing Devices WhileConnecting a Television to the Computer Connecting to a Network AdapterConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Accessing Help Error Messages105 107108 109Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 119 124128 131Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Contents General Power Battery California Residents Air TravelEMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing HabitsBattery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Display latch Power button Front ViewMute button Track stickLight is flashing Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left View Air vents Security cable slot Ieee 1394 connectorPC Card slot Audio connectors Infrared sensor D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right View Module bayBack View Video TV-out connectorAir vent Parallel connector Air vents USB connectors I D E O TV-O U T C O N N E C T O R Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Bottom ViewHard drive FanTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionModem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPTransferring Information to a New Computer Close the Phone and Modems Options windowSetting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwareSurge Protectors Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery WarningCharge Gauge Health GaugeCharging the Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Reserve battery Connector Power Problems Storing a BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module BayStatus button on the charge gauge Second battery top If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touchpad System Functions Numeric KeypadKeyboard Shortcuts Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Power ManagementCD or DVD Tray Display FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersUsing the Keyboard and Touchpad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD problems Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs Or offHelpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs How to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Pdif digital audio connector Connecting a Television to the ComputerVideo TV-out connector TV/digital audio adapter cable Video and Standard Audio TV/digital audio adapter cable Video cable Audio cableUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video ControllerEnabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioNvidia Video Controller Click Enable S/PDIF output Click Advanced Click Enable S/PDIF Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio DriverUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connectorOn computer Network cableNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsInfrastructure Network Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksDetermining your Network Type Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Wireless network properties window appears Networks areaSetting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties 100 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 102103 104 Accessing HelpError Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read 106Click Appearance and Themes Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive General Program Problems Mail ProblemsError messages appear Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 114Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 115Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point 117 Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup 120Reinstalling Drivers and Software 121Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Captive screw 125Securing clips Per connector Memory module 126Replace the cover 127Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card/modem cover Captive screw 129Mini PCI card 130Adding a Modem 132 Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cable 133Replacing the Hard Drive Hard drive screw 135Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information PC Card139 Ports and ConnectorsCommunications Video AudioDisplay 140Keyboard 141142 BatteryAC Adapter Physical 143Environmental 144Overview Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 146147 Changing Printer Modes Changing COM PortsEnabling the Infrared Sensor 148Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsAnguilla Antigua and Barbuda151 152 Canada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 153China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com155 156 Hong Kong IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 157Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaArea Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 158159 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia PenangMexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com162 163 164 Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com 165 Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay 166A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 169Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? How long does this limited warranty last? 171172 What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?How will you fix my product? 173Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 174175 176 177 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products 178Guarantee Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsReturn Policy Exclusions180 Making a ClaimLimitation and Statutory Rights Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 181182 What are Errata?D ex 183184 185 186