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Dell PP20L composite video adapter, composite video cable, standard audio cable, Using Multimedia

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1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.

2Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.

3Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter.

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

5Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter.

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Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505Model PP20L Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsAugust P/N MD402Determining Your Computer’s Configuration ContentsContents Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 6 Using Multimedia Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWANIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray A program is designed for an earlier Drivers Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contents Finding Information These labels are located on the bottom of your computer To download Notebook System Software The operating system is already installed on your computer About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Flashing green The battery is almost fully charged Solid green The battery is chargingOff The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is lowMute the sound Turn the volume down Turn the volume up Play or pause The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View Back View A U D I O C O N N E C T O R SUSB C O N N E C T O R S Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor About Your Computer Bottom ViewSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer E-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarksIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Create a Wizard Disk 1 Click the Start button Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolutionNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Power ManagementSystem Functions Display FunctionsAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsQuickSet Key Combinations Customizing the Touch Pad Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes To enter standby mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CDs and DVDsAdjusting the Volume Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureIf the computer is turned on or in standby mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate modeDell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceComponent-out video and standard audio S-video and standard audio Composite video and standard audioS-Video and Standard Audio S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV Using Multimedia Composite Video and Standard AudioUsing Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio1 composite video adapter Using Multimediacomposite video cable standard audio cable1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable1 component video adapter 2 component video cable Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioUsing Multimedia connectors1 component video adapter 2 component video-output 3 component video cableSetting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks1 ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMedia Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network WLAN Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionSetting Up a New WLAN Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network To access the Help and Support Center Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDo not share your password with other people Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your passwordDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Extended Test Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages characters in filenames L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I R E C T - Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be IEEE 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingOther software problems Dell MediaDirect problemsA solid blue screen appears Ensure that the program is installed and configured properlyNetwork Problems Memory Problemsnetwork connector on the back of the computer and the network jack Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both theMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Power ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Drivers What Is a Driver?If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesYou can restore your operating system in the following ways To start the Hardware TroubleshooterUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 1 Turn on the computer Using the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs Solving Problems Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer Optical Drive 1 optical drive Hard Driveoptical-drive security screw notch1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem Hinge Cover Keyboard hinge coverscribe 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page antenna cable connectors Wireless Mini-Card1 Mini-Card antenna cablesc Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery Display 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer 1 card door Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technologycable cardAdding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features NOTE This feature may not be available on your computerDell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tipssupport.dell.com support Contacting DellCountry City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City toll-free 1-800-326-6061 or Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City or toll-free Printers, and Projectors for RelationshipCountry City Contacting Dell Specifications SpecificationsProcessor System InformationSpecifications Ports and Connectors5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemoryCommunications SpecificationsVideo AudioSpecifications Audio continuedDisplay Specifications BatteryKeyboard Touch PadSpecifications Battery continuedAC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental SpecificationsSpecifications Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BProduct name Macrovision Product NoticeDell Inspiron 6400 and Inspiron E1505 Model numberGlossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Numerics IndexSee also hard drive See also optical drive Page Page Page Index