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Using Multimedia
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:
Microsoft 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 .
Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System
1
Click the Windows Vista Start button
,
click Control Panel , and then
click Appearance and Personalization .
2
Under Personalization , click Adjust Screen Resolution .
The Display Properties window appears.
3
Under Resolution: click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting.
4
In the drop-down menu under Colors: , click Medium (16 bit) .
5
Click OK .
Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell
MediaDirect™
Based on configuration settings and selections you made when ordering your
computer, your computer provides support for:
• Dell Media Experience, which is a multimedia user interface for accessing
and playing digital media, such as music and videos.
• Dell MediaDirect, which is an instant-on multimedia playback mode for
digital media.
NOTE:
Dell QuickSet is necessary for Dell MediaDirect to function. Changing or
disabling the QuickSet default settings can limit Dell MediaDirect functionality. For
more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 191.
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