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Dell 8600 manual S-Video and Standard Audio

Models: 8600

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For televisions and audio devices without support for S/PDIF digital audio, you can use the audio connector on the side of the computer to connect the computer to your television or audio device.

It is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations:

NOTE: Diagrams for each connection combination appear at the beginning of each subsection to help you determine which method you should use.

•S-video and standard audio

•S-video and digital audio

•Composite video and standard audio

•Composite video and digital audio

When you complete the cable connection, see page 82 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the television. Additionally, if you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see page 85.

S-Video and Standard Audio

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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Dell 8600 manual S-Video and Standard Audio

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Model PP02X Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron Model PP02X Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms July1 A Tour of Your Computer Contents2 Setting Up Your Computer 3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerIf you have a problem with integrated speakers 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs7 Solving Problems 8 Adding and Replacing Parts 9 AppendixIndex U.S. OnlyProducts Canada Only Contents CAUTION Safety Instructions GeneralCAUTION Safety Instructions continued PowerBattery CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedCalifornia Residents Air TravelEMC Instructions CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedWhen Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Using Your Computer continuedWhen Working Inside Your Computer When Using Your Computer continued Battery DisposalProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m A Tour of Your Computer Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom Viewdisplay latch Front Viewdisplay power button mute buttonTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Solid green The battery is charging Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabledA Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingaudio connectors Left ViewIEEE 1394 connector air vents security cable slotAttach headphones or speakers to the connector security cable slot Right Viewmodule bay w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mparallel connector Back ViewS-video TV-out connector modem connector RJ-11M O D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ-11 USB C O N N E C T O R SN E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer battery Bottom Viewbattery-bay latch release hard drivePage 32 A Tour of Your Computer w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems Printer Problems3 Click Connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPTransferring Information to a New Computer 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer USB printer Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer on printerSurge Protectors Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn offChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Help Charging the Battery Removing a BatteryFor more information about installing the second battery, see page Installing a BatteryRotate the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mreserve battery cable connector reserve Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery1 Remove the battery see page 2 Remove the reserve battery cover Power Problems Storing a BatteryAbout the Module Bay status button on the charge gauge second battery top Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 2 Pull the device out of the module bay If the Device Screw Is Not Installed1 Press the device latch release device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 2 Click the device you want to eject If the Device Screw Is Not Installed1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Press the device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed 6 Pull the device out of the module bay 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computerUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Windows XP automatically recognizes the new deviceNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and TouchpadTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersSystem Functions Numeric KeypadKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD Tray Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothPower Management Display FunctionsIf no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems 2 On the Mouse Properties windowUnexpected Characters 66 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mCopying CDs Connecting a Television to the Computer Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problems Sound and Speaker Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD problems If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayCopying CDs Helpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer S-Video and Standard Audio Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to your television S/PDIF digital audio cable S-Video and Digital AudioTV/digital audio adapter cable S-video cableUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mComposite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mS/PDIF digital audio cable Composite Video and Digital AudioTV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cableEnabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller6 Click Apply 7 Click Yes to keep the new settings 8 Click OK 5 Click Enable S/PDIF output Enabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area 3 Click Advanced 4 Click Enable S/PDIFEnabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls86 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to a Network Adapter 3 Click Checklist for creating a network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems 90 Setting Up a Home and Office Network w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mVideo and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages PC Card Problems General Program Problems E-Mail ProblemsSee page Finding Solutionsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Get technical assistance from Dell. See pageSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page Solving ProblemsSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageAccessing Help Error Messages2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read 2 Click 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 w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive A program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear A program stops respondingE-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets WetResolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers What Is a Driver?2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 8 Click Roll Back DriverManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 3 Click Properties2 Click System Restore Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State4 Click the System Restore tab Undoing the Last System Restore2 Click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Windows now Reinstalling Drivers and Software 112 Solving Problems w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mReplacing the Hard Drive Adding and Replacing PartsAdding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem Adding Memory captive screw memory module cover8 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 9 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Help and Support, and then click Computer Information Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card/modem cover captive screw w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o ma Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables Adding a Modem 6 Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices 10 Connect the modem cable to the modem Replacing the Hard Drive 7 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Specifications Standard SettingsA p p e n d i Regulatory Noticesthe help file, seeSystem Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC CardAppendix Ports and ConnectorsCommunications Appendix VideoAudio Type active-matrix TFT Track Stick BatteryTouch Pad AppendixAppendix AC AdapterPhysical w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW driveChanging COM Ports ConfigurationChanging Printer Modes Enabling the Infrared SensorDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Argentina Buenos Aires AnguillaAntigua and Barbuda ArubaBahamas Austria ViennaWebsite support.euro.dell.com BarbadosCayman Islands BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Chile SantiagoColombia China XiamenTech Support website support.ap.dell.com/china Costa RicaDominica Denmark CopenhagenWebsite support.euro.dell.com Dominican RepublicE-mail support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell France Paris MontpellierWebsite support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessGrenada GreeceWebsite support.euro.dell.com GuatemalaItaly Milan Ireland CherrywoodWebsite support.euro.dell.com Website support.euro.dell.comKorea Seoul Japan KawasakiWebsite support.jp.dell.com Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaLuxembourg MacaoNetherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands AmsterdamNorway Lysaker New ZealandNicaragua Website support.euro.dell.comE-mail support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell PortugalWebsite support.euro.dell.com Puerto RicoHome and Small Business Spain MadridWebsite support.euro.dell.com CorporateCustomers support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell Switzerland GenevaWebsite support.euro.dell.com TaiwanUruguay U.K. BracknellWebsite support.euro.dell.com U.S. Virgin Islands U.S.A. 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