Using Multimedia | Dell PP20L guide

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

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

3Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports.

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4Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video- input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors.

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 into the audio input connectors on your TV or 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" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the 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 Inspiron 6400/E1505 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management Settings Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WwanEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If only part of the display is readable Contents 129 109 164 131132 163 Contents Support.dell.com Finding Information These labels are located on the bottom of your computer What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration Click the topic that describes your problem Your operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Ship with your computer About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View W E R B U T T O N About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Display Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations System Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions QuickSet Key Combinations Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Check the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD DVD-Writable Drives Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips CD-Writable Drives Media Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned on or in standby mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Using Multimedia 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 Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using Cards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Page Manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsOther software problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers If the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 101 Using the Drivers and Utilities CDSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs 102 Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System 103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105 106 Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin 107 108 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 110 Before Working Inside Your Computer 111 Optical Drive 112 Hard Drive 113 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory 115 116 117 Modem 118 Hinge Cover 119 Keyboard 120 121 Wireless Mini-Card 122 Install the replacement Mini-Card 123 Coin-Cell Battery 125 Display 126 Lift the display up and away from the computer 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features 130 131 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell Contacting Dell133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Website support.ap.dell.com 148Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 149 150 151 152 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 153 154 155 Specifications Memory Ports and Connectors156 In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Audio 157Communications Video Display 158 Touch Pad Battery159 Keyboard Physical 160AC Adapter Environmental 161 162 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 165 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad 166 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 168 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary Glossary169 170 Docking device See APR 171Device driver See driver 172 173 174 NIC See network adapter 175 176 System tray See notification area 177 178 Video resolution See resolution 179 180 Index Index181 182 See also hard drive See also optical drive 183 184 185 186