Configuring the audio connectors for 5.1- channel, Adjusting the picture – Dell Inspiron 530s (Mid 2007) User Manual

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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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