Dell M1710, PP05XB owner manual Adjusting the Picture

You can also adjust the volume with the Volume Control option through the Start menu.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs (or Programs)→ Accessories→ Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control.

2In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

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

The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either click the icon in the taskbar 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.

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When the Volume Meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following key combinations:

•Press <Fn><PageUp> to increase the volume.

•Press <Fn><PageDn> to decrease the volume.

•Press <Fn><End> to mute the volume.

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help.

Adjusting the Picture

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

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

3Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.

4In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to reduce the screen resolution setting.

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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