Laptop User Manual

54 Using Multimedia
3 Under Screen resolution , click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting.
4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality , click Medium (16 bit) and click OK .
Microsoft Windows Vista
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1
Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization .
2 Under Personalization , click Adjust Screen Resolution .
The
Display Properties window appears.
3 Under Resolution: click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting.
4 In the drop-down menu under Colors: , click Medium (16 bit) .
5 Click OK .
If the Computer Is Turned Off or in Hibernate Mode
When your computer is turned off or in hibernate mode, you can press the Dell MediaDirect™ button to
start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application.
NOTE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience™ or Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the
hard drive. You need the installation software to reinstall the media applications. Contact Dell for assistance (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 138).
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included
with your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio cables are available for purchase from Dell.
You can use a standard S-video cable and a standard audio cable to connect the computer to a TV or
audio device.
NOTE: Your computer supports Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) digital audio through the optional Dell
D/Dock or D/Port port replicator. For information on enabling S/PDIF digital audio, see the documentation that
accompanied your D/Dock or D/Port device.