Dell XPS 710 Owner's Manual

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24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer2 Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.3 Connect two or more monitors to the appropriate DVI or VGA ports on the back of the computer.NOTE: In order to connect a monitor with a VGA connector to the DVI port on the back of your computer, aDVI-to-VGA adapter is required.To connect two or more monitors directly to the DVI or VGA ports on your computer, see "Connectinga Monitor (Without an Adapter)" on page 20.To connect the VGA connectors of one or more monitors to the DVI port(s) on your computer, see"Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)" on page 21.4 Change the display settings to support multiple monitors (see "Changing the Display Settings toSupport Two or More Monitors" on page 25).Connecting a TV (S-Video)CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.NOTE: If you are connecting a TV to your computer, you may connect only one monitor (VGA or DVI) in addition tothe TV.NOTE: If your TV has a DVI or VGA connector, follow the instructions in "Connecting Monitors" on page 20.NOTE: See the documentation that came with your TV to ensure that you properly configure and connect the TV.To connect a TV to your computer, an S-video cable is required. If you do not have an S-video cable, youmay purchase one at most consumer electronics stores. An S-video cable is not included with yourcomputer.1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices:a Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.The computer performs a shutdown of the operating system, and then turns off.NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down thecomputer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.2 Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.3 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer.4 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on your TV.5 Connect one monitor, as needed, with a DVI or VGA connector as described in "Connecting Monitors"on page 20.book.book Page 24 Friday, October 27, 2006 4:02 PM