74 Using Multimedia
Adjusting the PictureIf 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
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Appearance and Themes
.
2
Under
Pick a task…
, click
Change the screen resolution
.
3
Under
Screen resolution
, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution
setting.
4
In the drop-down menu under
Color quality
, click
Medium (16 bit)
and
click
OK
.
Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System
1
Click the Windows Vista Start button
,
click
Control Panel
, and then
click
Appearance and Personalization
.
2
Under
Personalization
, click
Adjust Screen Resolution
.
The
Display Properties
window appears.
3
Under
Resolution:
click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting.
4
In the drop-down menu under
Colors:
, click
Medium (16 bit)
.
5
Click
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 page191.
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