Switching the Video Image | Dell D630-2X33GF1 instruction

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1ambient light sensor

The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is shipped to you. If you enable the ambient light sensor and then use any of the display brightness key combinations, the ambient light sensor is disabled and the display brightness is increased or decreased accordingly.

Dell™ QuickSet allows you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. You can also adjust maximum and minimum brightness settings that are activated when you enable the ambient light sensor feature. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help.

NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the last setting of enabled or disabled.

NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on your portable computer only. It does not control the brightness on any external monitors or projectors.

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 and Refresh Rate

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.

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Using the Display

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Dell D630-2X33GF1 manual Switching the Video Image, Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate

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Dell Latitude ATG D630 User’s Guide May YT465 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management SettingsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting 104 100103 107 111 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 127 115 140 Technical Support and Customer Service 149Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151 149 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? Dell Support Website support.dell.com Dell QuickSet Help About Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View About Your Computer Right Side View Back View Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer Transferring Information to Another Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to Another Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Using a Battery Battery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Check the Battery Charge Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery Health Standby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Accessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Windows XP Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Errors Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad and Track Stick Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapMouse Properties window Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Select an option under Choose a connection option Start Button and Connect To Option Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click PropertiesOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks Completing the Connection to the Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Location Profile Settings General Mobility Settings Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorMicrosoft Windows Firewall Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Multimedia Playing Media Copying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy Media Using Blank Media Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Using Cards Card Types Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardPC Card Removing a Card or Blank ExpressCard Using Cards Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Card Installing a Smart Card About Smart Cards Passwords About Passwords Using a Primary or System Password Type of Password Features Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Using the Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Activating the Security Management Software Securing Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning a Non-Optical Mouse Touch Pad Floppy Drive Cleaning an Optical MouseCDs and DVDs Diagnostic Light Codes During Post TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights Suggested Resolution If available, install working memory When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClick Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings Clicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Printers and Other Hardware External Keyboard problems Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Other software problemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Memory Problems Network Problems General Wireless Local Area Network WlanMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Icon on the Windows PC Card Problems Power Problems Docking Power Considerations Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking While the Computer Is Running Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems 100 Click Appearance and Themes If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read 101 If only part of the display is readable 102 Overview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens 103 Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive Changing COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootChanging Printer Modes 105 106 Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesInstalling Drivers in the Correct Order 108 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities Media109 Microsoft Windows XP Using the Hardware Troubleshooter ToolManually Reinstalling Drivers Click Start→ Help and Support Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista Enabling System Restore Using the Operating System MediaUndoing the Last System Restore Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows 113 114 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 116 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 120 121 Memory Coin-Cell Battery122 123 124 125 126 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 127 128 Mobile Broadband Card 129 130 131 Hard Drive Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card132 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Removing Media Bay Devices Media BayFCM Flash Cache Module Card 135 136 Dell QuickSet 137 138 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 139 Traveling by Air Travel Tips140 Processor Specifications141 System Information PCI-E Card Ports and Connectors142 Memory Video 143Communications Audio Keyboard 144Display Touch Pad 145 BatteryTrack Stick 146 AC Adapter Physical 147Fingerprint Reader Optional Environmental Specifications Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 149 DellConnect Online Services 150 Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 151 Contacting Dell Before You CallVisit support.dell.com Diagnostics Checklist 153 154 FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 158 Device driver See driver 159 160 161 162 Module bay See media bay 163 164 165 Video resolution See resolution 166