Dell XPS M2010, Owner'S Manual

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About Your Computer
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DIGITAL - VIDEO INTERFACE ( D V I - I ) CONNECTOR
S - VIDEO T V- OUT CONNECTOR
AUDIO / I R BLASTER ADAPTER CONNECTOR
A C ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Connects an AC adapter to the computer.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter
with your computer turned either on or off.
CAUTION:
The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power
strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip
or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor or a High Definition TV.
With an adapter cable, you can also connect an external VGA-compatible
monitor to the DVI connector.
Connects your computer to a TV through this analog video out port. An
adapter can be used for composite and component video out. See "Using
Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device" on page 45.
Connects the following devices:
• multi-channel analog audio I/O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakers
with line input, microphones, MP3 players, tape decks, etc.
• digital S/PDIF output (TOSLINK optical connection) to connect home
theater receivers, minidisk players, or high-end digital decoding 5.1 speakers
• IR blaster outputs are used by Windows Media Center Edition to control
external consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/cable boxes, VCRs,
etc.
For details, see "Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter" on page 47.