Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device | Dell M1710

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The Dell media application on your computer provides help information. When you launch the media application, click on the desktop icon for additional help.

Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device

NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for purchase from Dell.

Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable (available from Dell), enables you to connect the computer to a TV.

Your TV has either an S-video input connector, a composite video-input connector, or a component video-input connector. Depending on what type of connector is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV.

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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 XPS M1710 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive100 101 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents 104 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133119 121 150 149151 152 Finding Information Warranty informationDrivers for my computer My device documentation Setup Diagram Configuration Enter your Service Tag or product modelSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XP Earlier operating state without affecting data files Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftYour operating system Varies based on Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Tour of Your ComputerTour of Your Computer Front View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Back View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer D E O C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Copy Data From the Old ComputerTransfer Data to the New Computer Next Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Using the Display Setting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations BatterySystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Features on Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode To enter standby mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery To remove the battery Storing a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the Computer Is On or in Standby ModeIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DevicePage Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Click the DVD Audio Setting icon Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesHeadphones option Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver CL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCards To install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card To install a media memory card Removing a Media Memory CardPress the card in to release and remove the card Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card Smart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Home and Office Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Setting Up a New WlanStart Button and Connect To Option Point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the WlanUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardTo set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Internet Connection Firewall Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility CD and DVD Drive Problems Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Hard Drive Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Click Properties Attachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Click Printers and Other HardwareDevice manufacturer Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer Does Not Start Up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Stops Responding Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly Other Software Problems Dell MediaDirect ProblemsMediaDirect screen to access Help 102 Network Problems Memory ProblemsGeneral Mobile Broadband Network ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104Icon on the Windows 105 Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations 106 Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo Sound From Integrated Speakers No Sound From External Speakers No Sound From Headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems If the Display Is BlankIf the Display Is Difficult to Read Drivers What Is a Driver?If Only Part of the Display is Readable Identifying Drivers 111 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversInfrared devices To start the Hardware Troubleshooter You can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 113 Using the Operating System CD Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab 115 116 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer 118 Before Working Inside Your Computer 119 Hard Drive 120 To replace the hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell121 122 123 124 Modem 125 126 Mini-Card 127 128 129 Hinge Cover 130 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 134 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135 Travel Tips Traveling by Air136 137 Specifications 138 Ports and ConnectorsMemory In-1 Media Memory card Reader 139 140 141 AC Adapter 142Physical Environmental Operating Storage 143 144 Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance 145 AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 148 Diagnostics Checklist Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen Appendix 150 Commonly Used Options Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad CDs and DVDs FCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only Macrovision Product Notice Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 153 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 155 Contacting DellToll-free Contacting Dell 156 0800 90 15751 481 604 633 158 592 818980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 02 5441 167011 709 011 706 168 Toll-free 1800 0060 169Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 006 0870 366 17001344 373 01344 860 8001-3605 171 172 Glossary 173Glossary 174 175 176 177 NIC See network adapter 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 IndexCardBus technology media memory cards Computer crashes Floppy drive connecting to a USB Display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP 187 Index 189 Device Driver Rollback, 111 enabling display settings for a 190