Dell Insp 640 M Manual
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia61 1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 4Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video- input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors. 5Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the component video adapter. 6Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF 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. 8See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 1component video adapter 2component video-output connectors3component video cable 1component video adapter 2S/PDIF digital audio cable 31 2 2 1
62Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio NOTE: Your DVD software may vary. Please review the setup instructions included with your DVD software. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and select the DVD application. 2Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3Click the Settings option. 4Click the DVD option. 5Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 7Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3Click Advanced. 4Click S/PDIF Interface. 5Click Close. 6Click OK. Configuring DVD Playback Using Headphones If your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. NOTE: Your DVD software may vary. Please review the setup instructions included with your DVD software. 1Click Start, point to All Programs, and select the DVD program. 2Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3Click the Settings option. 4Click the DVD option. 5Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. 7Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the options, and select the CL Headphone option.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia63 8Click the arrows beside the Dynamic range compression option to select the most suitable option. 9Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3Click Advanced. 4Click the tab for your video card. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your selection.
Using ExpressCards65 Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types See Specifications on page 157 for information on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. To remove the blank, see Removing an ExpressCard or Blank on page 66. Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC cards. See the illustration below to view supported cards. 1 supported card types (Express Cards) 2 unsupported card type (PCMCIA) 21
66Using ExpressCards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the in position before you insert the card. 2Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturers drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. For some latches, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out. 1ExpressCard 1
Using ExpressCards67 Save a blank to use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Media Memory Card Types The 5-in-1 media memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO xD-Picture Card Media Memory Card Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the 5-in-1 media memory card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no card is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. To remove the blank, see Removing an ExpressCard or Blank on page 66. 1release button2ExpressCard 1 2
68Using ExpressCards Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. Media memory cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. 2Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturers drivers, use the CD that came with the media memory card, if applicable. 15-in-1 media memory card slot2media memory card 1 2
Using ExpressCards69 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the card in to release and remove the card or blank. Save the blank to use when no media memory card is installed in the slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles.