Dell Xps Gen 2 Manual
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia41 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. 5Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the digital audio connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 6Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the audio input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. S/PDIF digital audio cable TV/digital audio adapter cable S-video cable G8011bk2.book Page 41 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
42Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 G8011bk2.book Page 42 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia43 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 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. Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio G8011bk2.book Page 43 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
44Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. 5Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the S/PDIF audio connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 6Plug the other end of the digital audio cable in to the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. composite video cable TV/digital audio adapter cable standard audio cable G8011bk2.book Page 44 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia45 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 Settings. 5Under Speaker Configurations, select your desired output. 6Click Back twice to return to the main menu. If you selected SPDIF in step 5, also verify the following settings: aExit PowerDVD. bDouble-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. cClick the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. dClick Advanced. eClick Enable S/PDIF. fClick Close. gClick OK. hReopen PowerDVD. 7Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. The DVD will autorun. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the TV before you enable the display settings. 1Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2Click Appearances and Themes. 3Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. 5Click the Nvidia GeForce tab. 6On the left side of the menu, click nView Display Mode. 7Click Clone to enable the television. G8011bk2.book Page 45 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
46Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8Click Apply. 9Click OK to confirm the settings change. 10Click Ye s to keep the new settings. 11Click OK. G8011bk2.book Page 46 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad47 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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 System Functions Opens the Task Manager window numeric keypad 9 G8011bk2.book Page 47 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
48Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 access the help file, see page 9. Displays a list of all currently available display options. Highlight the desired state to switch the display to that state. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). and down-arrow keyDecreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth ® wireless technology Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. See Power Management in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Puts the system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is installed). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. G8011bk2.book Page 48 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad49 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 external speakers, if attached Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Maximizes all windows Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box G8011bk2.book Page 49 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM
50Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 cursor on the object and tap down-up- down on the touch pad. On the second down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface. To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. For information about the Control Panel, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. 2In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3Click OK to save the settings and close the window. G8011bk2.book Page 50 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:50 PM