Adjusting the Picture | Dell PP26L guide

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:

Microsoft Windows XP

1Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes.

2Under Pick a task…, click Change the screen resolution.

3Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting.

4In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit) and click OK.

Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System

1Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization.

2Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Properties window appears.

3Under Resolution: click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting.

4In the drop-down menu under Colors:, click Medium (16 bit).

5Click OK.

Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™

Based on configuration settings and selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer provides support for:

•Dell Media Experience, which is a multimedia user interface for accessing and playing digital media, such as music and videos.

•Dell MediaDirect, which is an instant-on multimedia playback mode for digital media.

NOTE: Dell QuickSet is necessary for Dell MediaDirect to function. Changing or disabling the QuickSet default settings can limit Dell MediaDirect functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 191.

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Dell PP26L owner manual Adjusting the Picture, Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September WY106 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Optional Camera Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 125 Sound and Speaker Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Glossary Finding Information Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Center Dell QuickSet Help Operating System Media Finding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your Computer Front View Device status lights D I O C O N N E C T O R S Flashing green Searching for networks About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S USB connectors ExpressCard slot Left Side View Video connector VGA Right Side View Back View D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Bottom View Compartment Module About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionWindows XP Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transfer Next Next Setting Up a Printer Microsoft Windows Vista Connecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Click Start→ Printers and Faxes Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Windows Vista Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Click Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard Adjusting Keyboard SettingsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Microsoft Windows XP Battery Meter Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows Vista Battery Meter Hibernate Mode Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options Properties Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using the Optional Camera Accessing the Camera’s Help File Webcam Console window Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsCreating a Picture or a Video Using the Optional Camera Using the Optional Camera Using Multimedia Playing Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control OK/Enter/Select Arrow Right Arrow Down Play/Pause Forward How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CD and DVD Media Using Blank CD and DVD Media Helpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connector Video and Standard Audio Using Multimedia Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Click Advanced Enabling the Display Settings for a TVMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Using Multimedia Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Select an option under Choose a connection option 100 What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Start Button and Connect To Option 102 Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click PropertiesOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan 103 104 Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerClick Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections Completing the Connection to the Wlan 105 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network 106 107 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkChecking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorClick Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless 108 109 110 Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer 111 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 112 113 114 Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 116 117 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 118 119 120 Dell Support CenterDell Support Dell PC Tune-Up 121 DellConnect Dell PC CheckupDell Network Assistant Click Self Help→ Network /Internet→ Network Management Drive Problems 123 Optical drive problems Hard drive problems 125 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Windows XP Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper 126 Error Messages 127 128 129 130 Click Uninstall 131 ExpressCard Problems 132 External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 133 Unexpected characters 134 Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 136 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears Other software problems 137 Memory Problems 138 139 Network ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems 140 Printer Problems 141 Windows XP 142 Scanner ProblemsClick Properties and click Ports No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 143 144 Remote Control ProblemsNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 145 If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 146 If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 147 Click Properties→ Device Manager Identifying DriversWindows XP Click Start→ Control Panel 148 Properties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback 149 150 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers 151 Windows XP Click Start→ Help and Support Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter 152 153 Using Windows Vista System RestoreRestoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointClick Start → Help and Support 154 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory ConfigurationClick Next→ Finish 155 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista 157 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Using Dell PC Restore 159 160 161 162 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin 163 164 Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 165 166 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive 167 168 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 169 Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive 170 Central Control CoverReplacing the Optical Drive 171 Removing the Central Control CoverReplacing the Central Control Cover 172 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 173 174 MemoryRemoving the Memory Module 175 Replacing the Memory Module 176 Modem 177 178 179 Wireless Mini-CardsSubscriber Identity Module Removing a Wlan Card 180 Replacing a Wlan Card 181 Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 182 183 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 184 Replacing a Wwan Card 185 186 Flash Cache ModuleRemoving the FCM Replacing the FCM 187 188 Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 189 190 Dell QuickSet Features 191 192 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 193 194 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 195 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 196 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 197 198 Before You Call 199 200 Contacting Dell 201 202 Specifications 203 204 Sdio 205 USB 206 Lvds 207 Wxga 208 209 210 211 212 213 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used Options 215 216 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse Mouse 218 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMedia Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B 220 PP26L Macrovision Product Notice 221 222 Glossary 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 Index 241 See also hard drive See also optical drive 242 243 244 245 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 246 247 See also Mobile Broadband 248