Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable | Dell E1405

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

2Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.

3Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports.

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4Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video- input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors.

5Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the component video adapter.

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6Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector 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 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.

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Dell E1405 owner manual Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Contents Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting up your Bluetooth Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104100 If only part of the display is readable 101 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128128 130 170 Finding Information 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