Adjusting The Picture; Using Dell Mediadirect - Dell Vostro 1700 Owner's Manual

For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume
Mixer window.
The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your
computer. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification area and select or
deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control
buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen.

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:
Windows XP:
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and
Features.
2 Select the program you want to remove.
3 Click Uninstall.
See the program documentation for installation instructions.
Microsoft Windows Vista
1 Click Start
2 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.
3 On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution
setting.
4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, 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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Operating System
→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization.
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