DELL 530sb User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1- Channel 
 
NOTE: 
The following is applicable only for Inspiron 530sb/530sd.
Windows XP
1 Click Start
,  
point to Control Panel
→ Sounds→ Audio devices→ Volume.
2 Under Speaker settings click Advanced.
3 Under Speaker Setup choose Surround sound 5.1 setup.
Windows Vista
1 Click Start , 
point 
to 
Control Panel
→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound.
2 Under the Playback tab select Speakers/Headphones. Click on Configure 
and select 5.1 Surround. Click Next.
3 Under Speaker Setup, customize your configuration by selecting the check 
boxes for Optional speakers. Click Next.
4 Select the check boxes for Full-range speakers. Click Next→ Finish.
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:
Windows XP
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes.
2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.
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.
Windows Vista
1 Click Start 
click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and 
Personalization.
2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution.
The Display Properties window appears.
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