Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

1 composite video adapter

composite video cable

4Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the TV.

5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.

6Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors 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 in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 70 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.

Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

1 S-video TV-out connector 2

composite video adapter

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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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 101 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 100 104 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents 121 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 119 152 149150 151 My device documentation Warranty informationFinding Information Drivers for my computer Setup Diagram How to use Windows XP Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Varies based on Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Your operating system 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 Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection 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 Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad CD or DVD Tray BatteryKey Combinations System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementFeatures on Speaker Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Standby Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Low-Battery Warning To enter standby mode To remove the battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Replacing 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 Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesClick the DVD Audio Setting icon Headphones option CL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using Cards 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 What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network Card Point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Start Button and Connect To Option 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 PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 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 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD Drive Problems Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click Properties Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard Drive Problems If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound 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 Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Does Not Start Up Computer Stops Responding 102 Dell MediaDirect ProblemsOther Software Problems MediaDirect screen to access Help Mobile Broadband Network Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems General ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104Icon on the Windows 105 Power Problems 106 Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power Considerations No Sound From External Speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No Sound From Integrated 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 Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If Only Part of the Display is Readable 111 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities To start the Hardware Troubleshooter Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Infrared devices 113 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating System Using the Operating System CD Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab 115 116 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 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 134 135 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Traveling by Air136 137 Specifications In-1 Media Memory card Reader Ports and Connectors138 Memory 139 140 141 Environmental 142AC Adapter Physical Operating Storage 143 144 145 Online ServicesGetting Help Obtaining Assistance AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 148 Diagnostics Checklist Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screen 150 Commonly Used Options CDs and DVDs Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad FCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only 153 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell Contacting Dell155 Toll-free 156 604 633 1570800 90 51 481 158 592 818980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 706 16702 5441 011 709 168 Toll-free 1800 006 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 0600 01344 860 1700870 366 01344 373 8001-3605 171 172 Glossary 173Glossary 174 175 176 177 NIC See network adapter 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 Computer crashes Index185 CardBus technology media memory cards 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