60 Using Multimedia
When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control
buttons or by pressing the following keys:
• Press <Fn> <PageUp> to increase volume.
• Press <Fn> <PageDn> to decrease volume.
• Press <Fn> <End> to mute volume.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and
click Help.
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:
1
Click the
Start
→
Control Panel
→
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 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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