Dell Inspiron 5000e Reference Guide - Page 48
Resolve Television Problems, Check the Television Type Setting
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Resolve Television Problems If your television is connected to the TV-out connector on your computer and there is no picture on your television screen, verify the following connections and settings: • A composite video cable is connected to the S-video connector on your television and the TV-out connector on your computer. NOTE: If your television did not come with a composite video cable, you can purchase one from a local electronics store. • Television Type in the system setup program is set to the correct video standard for your country. • Television Port is Enabled in the system setup program. Check the Television Type Setting 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs. 2. Shut down your computer. 3. Connect a composite video cable to the TV-out connector on your computer and the S-video connector on your television. 4. Turn on your television. 5. Restart your computer. 6. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 7. Double-click the Display icon. 8. Click the Settings tab. 9. Click the Advanced button. 10. Click the TV button. 11. Set the television type to NTSC (US) or PAL (Europe). Check the System Setup Program Settings 1. Click the Start button, and select Shut Down. 2. In the Shut Down window, select Restart the Computer. 3. Click Yes. Your computer shuts down and restarts. 4. When you see the Dell logo, press to enter the system setup program. The system setup program screen appears. 5. Press the right- or left-arrow key to select the Main menu. 2-20 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide