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Adjusting the picture – Dell XPS M1710 (MXG061, Early 2006) User Manual

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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You can also adjust the volume with the Volume Control option through the Start menu.

1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs (or Programs)→ Accessories→ Entertainment (or

Multimedia), and then click Volume Control.

2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up

or down to increase or decrease the volume.

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

The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either click the

icon in the taskbar 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.

When the Volume Meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing
the following key combinations:

Press to increase the volume.

Press to decrease the volume.

Press to mute the volume

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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.

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 reduce the screen

resolution setting.

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volume icon

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Volume Meter

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mute icon

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