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1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.
2Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on your 
computer.
3Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on the TV/digital audio 
adapter cable.
4Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on the TV.
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8See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 45 to ensure that the computer 
recognizes and works properly with the TV.
Composite Video and Standard Audio
1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.
2Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the 
computer.
TV/digital audio 
adapter cable
standard 
audio cable
composite 
video cable
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3Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the 
TV/digital audio adapter cable.
4Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on 
the TV.
5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the 
computer. 
6Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input 
connectors on your TV or other audio device.
7Turn on...

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1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.
2Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the 
computer.
3Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the 
TV/digital audio adapter cable.
4Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on 
the TV.
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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 45 to ensure that the computer 
recognizes and works properly with the TV.
Changing Your Audio Settings
You can set the speaker configuration for PC speakers, headphones, or S/PDIF (digital output). 
1
Double-click CyberLink PowerDVD in the All Programs menu.
2Click Settings.
3Click DVD.
4Click Audio...

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8Click Apply.
9Click OK to confirm the settings change.
10Click Ye s to keep the new settings.
11Click OK.
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Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on 
the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on 
the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down  and press the 
desired key.
 To enable the keypad, press . The   light indicates that the keypad is active.
 To disable the keypad, press  again. 
Key Combinations
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Battery
CD or DVD Tray
Display Functions
Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology)
Power Management
 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. For more 
information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron 
Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. 
 Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is 
installed). For more information about Dell QuickSet, 
see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To...

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Speaker Functions
Microsoft
® Windows® Logo Key Functions
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click 
Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see 
the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. 
 Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and 
external speakers, if attached
 Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and 
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Touch Pad
The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the 
cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse.
 To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
 To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to 
press the left touch-pad button.
 To select and move (or drag) an object, position the...