NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media.
Press the eject button located above the keyboard on the center-control cover.
Slide the disc, label side up, in the drive opening.
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drive opening
To format media for storing or copying data, see the media software that came with your computer.
NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when copying media.
A CD drive includes the following basic buttons:
Play
Move backward within the current track
Pause
Move forward within the current track
Stop
Go to the previous track
Eject
Go to the next track
A DVD drive includes the following basic buttons:
Stop
Restart the current chapter
Play
Fast forward
Pause
Fast reverse
Advance a single frame while in pause mode
Go to the next title or chapter
Continuously play the current title or chapter
Go to the previous title or chapter
Eject
For more information on playing media, click Help on the media player (if available).
Playing Media Using Dell Travel
Remote (Optional)
The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista Media Center. It can work only with specified computers. For more details, refer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
To play media using Dell Travel Remote:
Install a coin-cell battery into your remote control.
Launch Windows Vista® Media Center from Start® Programs.
Use the remote control buttons to play media.
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Infrared Transmitter
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Arrow Up
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OK/Enter/Select
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Arrow Right
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Arrow Down
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Play/Pause
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Forward
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Skip Forward
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Stop
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Skip Back
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Reverse
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Back
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Arrow Left
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Mute
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Volume Down
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Page Down
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Volume Up
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Page Up
Copying CDs and DVDs
This section applies only to computers that have a DVD+/-RW drive.
NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when copying media.
NOTE: The types of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country.
The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD. You can also use Roxio Creator for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on your computer or backing up important data. For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press <F1>.
The DVD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. For a list of supported media formats, see Using Blank CDs and DVDs.
How to Copy a CD or DVD
NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator.
If you have one optical drive, insert the source disc into the drive, ensure that the settings are correct, and then click the Copy Disc button to continue. The computer reads your source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.
When prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OK.
If you have two optical drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your source disc and click the Copy Disc button to continue. The computer copies the data from the source disc to the blank disc.
Once you have finished copying the source disc, the disc that you have created automatically ejects.
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media.
Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use a blank CD-RW if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
Blank DVD+/-R media can be used to permanently store large amounts of information. After you create a DVD+/-R, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or closed during the final stage of the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RW media if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives
Media Type
Read
Write
Rewritable
CD-R
Yes
Yes
No
CD-RW
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD-Writable Drives
Media Type
Read
Write
Rewritable
CD-R
Yes
Yes
No
CD-RW
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD+R
Yes
Yes
No
DVD-R
Yes
Yes
No
DVD+RW
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD-RW
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD+R DL
Yes
Yes
No
DVD-R DL
Yes
No
No
Helpful Tips
Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs do not play in most home or car stereos.
Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.
Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R.
Commercially available DVD drives used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD drive, see the documentation provided with your DVD drive or contact the manufacturer.
Adjusting the Volume
NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the media playing.
Right-click the volume icon in the notification area.
Click Open Volume Mixer.
Click and drag the bar to slide it up or down to increase or decrease the
volume.
For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Mixer window.
The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification area 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.
Adjusting the Picture
If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties:
Click Start ®Control Panel® Appearance and Personalization.
Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.
On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting.
In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit).
Click OK.
Using Dell MediaDirect™
Dell MediaDirect is an instant-on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. When your computer is turned off or in Sleep state, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application.
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Dell MediaDirect button
NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You need the installation software to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Contact Dell for assistance (see Contacting Dell).
For more information on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application.
Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the
HDMI Connector
Your computer features a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector, which allows you to connect the computer to a high-definition TV. To use the HDMI interface, connect your computer to the HDMI TV, then enable your computer's display and audio settings to TV.
NOTE: The HDMI cable may not ship with your computer. The cable can be purchased from Dell.
Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI-output connector on
your computer. See your Owners Manual for the location of the HDMI
connector.
Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI-input connector on
your HDMI TV.
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Click Start,click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and
Personalization.
Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution.
The Display Properties window appears.
Click Advanced.
Click the tab for your video card.
NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, 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.
In 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.
Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV
Click Start,click Control Panel, and then click Sound.
Under Sound, click the Playback tab.
NOTE: The default playback device is indicated with a green check mark.
If the HDMI device is not the default device, select it, click the Set
Default button, and then click OK.
CAUTION: When you have finished using your computer with the HDMI-panel TV, repeat steps 1 and 2, and then set the default playback device back to Speakers/Headphones. If you leave the default playback device set to HDMI, your computer's speakers and headphone jack will not function.
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