User manual DELL INSPIRON 510M

[. . . ] DellTM InspironTM 510m Owner's Manual Model PP10L w w w. c o m Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] When you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television" on page 60 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the television. S-Video Connection 56 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Shut down the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to your television. Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 57 www. dell. com | support. dell. com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your television or audio device. 6 Turn on the television, turn on any audio device you connected, and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television" on page 60 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the television. Composite Video Connection 58 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, use a composite TV-out adapter cable available from Dell. Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. composite video connector S-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite TV-out adapter cable Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 59 www. dell. com | support. dell. com 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video connector on the television. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your television or audio device. Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Intel UMA Integrated Video Controller NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the television before you enable the display settings. 2 Double-click the Display icon, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced. 4 Click the Graphic Properties button. 60 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 5 If you want to use only a television without using the computer display or any other display options: a b In the new window, click Television so that a red check mark appears over the television icon. In the new window, click Intel (R) Dual Display Clone and ensure that one of the devices listed is a television. In the new window, ensure that the display resolution settings are correct. 6 If you want to use a television and the computer display at the same time: a b c 7 Click Apply to view the new settings. Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 61 www. dell. com | support. dell. com 62 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. network cable network adapter connector on computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network 63 www. dell. com | support. dell. com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs Accessories Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R -- Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the network wall jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R -- Green indicates that the network connection is active. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R -- Try to log on to the network again. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S T R A T O R -- Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. 64 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of the infrastructure type. Wireless networks fall into two categories--infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. [. . . ] This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause 110 Appendix harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense. Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]