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Adjusting the picture, Connecting your computer to a tv or audio device, Microsoft® windows® xp – Dell Precision M20 User Manual

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When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys:

l

 

Press to increase volume.

l

 

Press to decrease volume.

l

 

Press to mute volume.

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the

icon in the taskbar and click Help.

 

Adjusting the Picture

If 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 the Start button and click Control Panel.

 

2.

Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

 

3.

Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.

 

4.

In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels.

 

5.

Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit).

 

6.

Click OK.

 

Windows 2000

 

1.

Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

 

2.

Double-click the Display icon and click the Settings tab.

 

3.

Click and drag the bar in Screen area to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels.

 

4.

Under Color quality, click the drop-down menu and click High Color (16 bit).

 

5.

Click Apply.

 

6.

Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

 

Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device

Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable (available from Dell), enables you to connect the computer to a

1 volume icon

2 Volume Meter

3 mute icon

NOTE:

Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with your computer and are not available in

certain countries. If available in your country, cables may be purchased at most consumer electronics stores or from Dell.