Adjusting the Picture | Dell PP10S instruction

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 change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels.

5Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit).

6Click OK.

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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 1200 January D8833 Contents Completing the Power Management Wizard Using a Battery Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Radios Including Wireless NetworkingConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Front View About Your ComputerDisplay latch release About Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S R D D R I V E a N D K E Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Audio connectors Back View BatteryRight Side View USB C O N N E C T O R S D E O C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Cover BatteryMemory module Fan 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 Next Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterUSB connector on computer Printer Cable Uninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Low-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Recalibrating a Battery Charging the Battery Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility Storing a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Using a Battery Power Management Tips Power ManagementPower Management Wizard Setting Sleep Modes Selecting a Power Scheme Setting Battery Alarms and Actions Power Management ModesCompleting the Power Management Wizard Standby Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Mode Power Meter Tab Alarms TabAdvanced Tab Hibernate Tab Power Management Playing a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Volume icon Volume meter Mute icon Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypad Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Installing a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC Cards Release latch Removing a PC Card or BlankPC Card Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Determining Your Network Type Setting Up a Network Setting Up a Network Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems If there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Product Information Guide Program crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Network Problems Memory Problems Power Problems PC Card Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems If the display is blank Video and Display Problems Drivers What Is a Driver?If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversClick Roll Back Driver Click Properties Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreClick System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tab Removing PC Restore Solving Problems Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Memory Captive screw Memory module Securing clips Adding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications Sodimm DDR Three 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors Ms rise+fall maximum Refresh rate 60 Hz Appendix Type active-matrix TFT1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Response time typical 297 mm Power Consumption panel with Backlight typicalMaximum 1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Information on battery life and operating Power-intensive conditions43 WHr Operating conditions and can be W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsPerforming a One-Time Boot FCC Notices U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a FCC Identification Information Contacting DellClass B General Support Tech Support ServicesTech Support Sales Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com AutoTech automated technical support Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 866 440Customer Care Home Sales/Small Business Customer Care med./large business, government Inspiron Technical Support OptiPlex, Latitude, Switches, routers, and so on Customer CareDell Precision Technical Support servers and storage Technical Support projectors, PDAs, printers General Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com General Support dial from within Jamaica only Appendix Technical Support servers 100 101 General Support 001-800-220-1006 102General Support 001-800-882-1519 General Support 001-800-507-0962 103General Support 0800-50-669 Fax 21 424 01 Customer Technical Support, Customer Service 604 633 International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com104 Sales Penang, Malaysia 105 106 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 107 108 Index Index109 110 111 112