Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio | Dell 9100 specification

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

4Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV.

5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer.

6Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.

7Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer.

8See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 65 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.

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Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Safety General Safety Power Safety Battery Safety EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSafety Air Travel Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Battery Disposal Safety Instructions Finding Information How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Warranty, and repair information Finding Information Tour of Your Computer Front View Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Right Side View Back View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer Next window, click the appropriate option Setting Up a Printer Click Finished and restart the new computer Printer Cable Power Protection DevicesConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Hyper-Threading Optimizing PerformanceDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing Performance Using a Battery Battery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using the Module Bay About the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Device latch release Using the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Speaker Functions Power ManagementDisplay Functions Touch Pad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad How to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click Close Click OK Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter On the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If you have problems with a hard drive Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems If only part of the display is readable PC Card Problems External Keyboard Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer Problems Program crashes Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Program stops responding CD or DVD ProblemsError messages appear Solid blue screen appears If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Start button and click Control Panel Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Select a restore point and click Next Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsUndoing the Last System Restore Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPTo reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive 101 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 102 Memory 103 104 105 Mini PCI Card 106 107 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw Subwoofer 109 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery Fans 111 Fan release lever Hinge Covers 113 Left hinge cover Right hinge cover Display 115 Screws labeled D Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle 117 Keyboard 119 Reserve Battery 120 Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 121 Adding and Replacing Parts 123 SpecificationsAppendix 124 USB 125 Lvds 126 127 128 Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens 129 System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Enabling the Infrared Sensor 131 Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 Limited Warranties What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? 149 150 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? 151 May I transfer the limited warranty? 152 153 154 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 156 Making a ClaimLimitation and Statutory Rights Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 157 158 What are Errata? Index Floppy drive connecting to a USB Programs Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a