Connecting Your Computer to a TV | Dell TX453 manual

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.

Connecting Your Computer to a TV

NOTE: Video cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other device may not be included with your computer. TV adapter cables are available for purchase from Dell.

Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell), enable you to connect the computer to a TV.

Your TV has either an S-video input connector, a composite video-input connector, or a component video-input connector. Depending on what type of connector is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV.

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Enabling the Display Settings for a TV

NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings.

Using Multimedia

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Dell TX453 manual Connecting Your Computer to a TV, Enabling the Display Settings for a TV

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Contents Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103100 102 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 120 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 142 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141145 146 Finding Information Documentation updatesCan be found at support.dell.com Finding Information Quick Reference Guide Dell Support Website support.dell.com Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuicksetFor more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on About Your Computer About Your Computer Touch pad Volume control buttons Mute button Ambient light sensor Light is flashing Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Flashing yellow Error Back View Video TV-out connector Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device About Your Computer Bottom View Docking-device connector About Your Computer To prepare the new computer for the file transfer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Windows Vista Page Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Power Management BatteryPower Options Properties window see Configuring Display Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Volume Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Your Computer to a TV Click the tab for your video card Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing the Display Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel Using the Ambient Light Sensor Ambient light sensor Using the Display Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Internet Connection FirewallFor information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Using CardsCard Types Card Blanks ExpressCard PC Card Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Cards About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card Passwords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary/System Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM Feature Security Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Troubleshooting Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconClick the Windows Vista Start button →Computer Hard drive problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Right-click Local Disk C Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Keyword spyware Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems External keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Other software problemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Network Problems Memory ProblemsIf necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Power Problems PC Card or ExpressCard Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power ConsiderationsExtension cable to verify that the computer turns on Scanner Problems Printer Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to read Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Overview System Setup Screens Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports Performing a One-Time Boot System Setup Program Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Software Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 101 102 Restoring Your Operating System 103 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Using the Operating System Media 105 Touch Pad Enhances the pointing device features OtherChipset Components and controllers 106 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Hard Drive Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on 108 Screws 109 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Media BayRemoving the Device Security Screw Foam packaging Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111Device security screw Device latch release Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Hinge Cover Keyboard 113Hinge cover Keyboard Keyboard screws Keyboard connector 115 Memory Memory module Captive screw 117 Memory module Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card Wireless Cards119 SIM card Antenna cables Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards Wlan card Metal securing bracket 121 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards FCM Flash Cache Module 123Wwan card Metal securing bracket FCM card Antennae cables Lift the card out of its connector 124 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125FCM card Metal tab Card Cable connector Card Card connector Cable connector Coin-Cell BatteryMylar Coin-cell battery 127 128 Dell QuickSet 129Dell QuickSet 130 131 Specifications 132 Ieee Pin serial connector Video TV-outTo composite video adapter cable Modem RJ-11 support Network adapter RJ-45 port Dock LCD interface 133 134 135 Certain power-intensive conditions seeKeycaps Can be significantly reduced under 136 137 138 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceObtaining Assistance 139 DellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 141 Contacting Dell Before You Call 143 144 Appendix Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Mouse CDs and DVDs146 FCC Notice U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Class B 147 148 149 Glossary 150 151 Extended display mode a display setting that allows Glossary 152 Memory a temporary data storage area inside your Glossary 153 154 155 156 157 158 Video resolution See resolution