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Dell GU051 manual Adjusting the Volume, Adjusting the Picture, Using Dell MediaDirect

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Adjusting the Volume

NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the media playing.

1Right-click the volume icon in the notification area.

2Click Open Volume Mixer.

3Click and drag the bar to slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Mixer window.

The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen.

Adjusting the Picture

If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties:

1Click Start →Control Panel→Appearance and Personalization.

2Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.

3On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting.

4In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit).

5Click OK.

Using Dell MediaDirect™

Dell MediaDirect is an instant-on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. When your computer is turned off or in Sleep state, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application.

Using Multimedia

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Dell GU051 manual Adjusting the Volume, Adjusting the Picture, Using Dell MediaDirect

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September GU051 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using Blank CDs and DVDs Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer External Keyboard problems Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the Optical Drive Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Windows notification area Features onTo view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click Dell QuickSet iconOperating System Media About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Keyboard status lights V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Information, see the documentation that came with your card Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Eject button Optical drive Audio connectors Connects video devices, such as a monitor Back View USB connectorD E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Air vents Hard drive Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Be installed Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerUsing the Sleep Power State Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Storing a BatteryUsing a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons CD player includes the following basic buttonsPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDTo copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video TV-out connector Video cable Composite video adapter Video and Standard Audio Standard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Page Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Shut down and restart the computer Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer onDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Option Function Option Function 101 Dell Support CenterDell Support 103 DellConnect104 Network AssistantPC TuneUp PC CheckUpProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System onHard drive problems 107 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems108 Error Messages109 Do not use these characters in filenames110 111 112 113 ExpressCard ProblemsDrive and try again Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerExternal Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 115 Unexpected charactersProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding117 Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Solid blue screen appears118 Other software problems119 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 121 Power Problems122 Printer ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 125 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 126 If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality 127 What is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable128 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers 129 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 131 You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using Windows Vista System Restore 133 Troubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 137 Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive139 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Optical DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing the Optical Drive142 Hinge CoverReplacing the Optical Drive 143 Removing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Lift and remove the keyboard 144 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 145 Replacing the KeyboardReplace the four screws on the top of the keyboard Memory147 Removing the Dimm a Memory ModuleReplacing the Dimm a Memory Module 149 Removing the Dimm B Memory ModuleMemory module/coin-cell battery Captive screw Compartment 151 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module152 153 Subscriber Identity Module154 Wireless Mini CardsRemoving a Wlan Card 155 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan cardReplacing a Wlan Card 157 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card158 159 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan cardReplacing a Wwan Card 161 Removing a Wpan CardRemoving the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing a Wpan Card 163 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card Slide the battery out of the mylar sleeve Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 165 Dell QuickSet Features166 167 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer168 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 169 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service171 AutoTech Service172 Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 173 Before You Call174 175 Contacting Dell176 177 Specifications178 USB 179WXGA+ 180Wuxga 181182 183 Storage Grms 184185 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix Diskette Drive Internal HDD 186 Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used Options187 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDDRAID Level 1 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationCleaning Your Computer RAID Level 0 Configuration189 Touch PadMedia Mouse191 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals193 Macrovision Product Notice194 195 Glossary196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 IndexIndex 215 Index 217 Index 219 See also Mobile Broadband installing220