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Dell RW491 owner manual Adjusting the Volume, Adjusting the Picture

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•Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R.

•Commercially available DVD drives used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD drive, see the documentation provided with your DVD drive or contact the manufacturer.

Adjusting the Volume

NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the media playing.

1Right-click the volume icon in the notification area.

2Click Open Volume Mixer.

3Click and drag the bar to slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Mixer window.

The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen.

Adjusting the Picture

If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties:

1Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization.

2Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.

3On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting.

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

5Click OK.

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Dell RW491 owner manual Adjusting the Volume, Adjusting the Picture

Contents

Dell XPS M1330 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember RW491 Contents Using the System Setup Program Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Dell MediaDirect problems Adding and Replacing Parts 127Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerFront View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Hard drive About Your ComputerAC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Battery Air vents Back ViewBattery Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Line ConditionersUsing the System Setup Program Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Diskette Drive Internal HDDUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad MouseMedia Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge GaugeConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Using the Sleep Power StateReplacing the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Playing MediaPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional DVD drive includes the following basic buttonsStop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips CD-Writable/DVD-ROM DrivesAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector Enabling the Display Settings for a TVEnabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Using ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling 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 Then click Help and Support Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer When using passwords, observe the following guidelines Fingerprint Reader OptionalIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Configuration Dell Support CenterDell Support Dell PC Tune-Up Dell PC CheckUpDellConnect Drive ProblemsDell Network Assistant Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Optical drive problemsHardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Or DVD creation softwareMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 100 101 Drive and try again Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems 103Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsComputer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems 107Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 109Power Problems 110Printer Problems 111Disable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 113Video and Display Problems If the display is blank115 If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers 119Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 120Using Windows Vista System Restore 121Troubleshooting 123 Using the Operating System Media 125 126 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 129Removing the Hard Drive 131 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover133 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 135 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 137 MemoryRemoving the Dimm 1 Memory Module M2.5 x 5-mm screw Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module 139Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 141 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 143 Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity ModuleRemoving a Wlan Card 145Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card 147 Replacing a Wlan CardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 148Replacing a Wwan Card 149150 Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the FCM 151152 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 153 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 Dell QuickSet 155156 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 157158 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 159 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product Information162 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 163 Contacting Dell Specifications 165166 Sdio167 USB168 169 170 171 172 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsAppendix 173FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 174Macrovision Product Notice 175176 Glossary 177178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 Video resolution See resolution 192193 194 Index 195Index 197 198 199 Index 201 202