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O P T I C A L D R I V E B A Y — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 111.

O P T I C A L - D R I V E - T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N — Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive.

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1	hard drive	3	5-in-1 media memory card			5	USB connectors (2)
			reader
2	ExpressCard slot	4	audio connectors (2)			6	IEEE 1394 connector

H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 84.

E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. You can add an ExpressCard to make WWAN connectivity available on your computer. For more information, see "Using Cards" on page 65.

5 - I N - 1 M E D I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards:

•Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO

•MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•Memory Stick

•Memory Stick PRO

•xD-Picture Card

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management Settings Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WwanIf only part of the display is readable Contents Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 104 132 131163 164 Glossary Index Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Configuration Enter your Service Tag or product modelSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XP With your computer Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Ship with your computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Front View W E R B U T T O N About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Power ManagementSystem Functions Display Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsQuickSet Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery Health Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful TipsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureIf the computer is turned on or in standby mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Using Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Using Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Tab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed Manufacturer Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Dell MediaDirect problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Communication exists. Replace the network cable Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from headphones Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Drivers What Is a Driver?If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs101 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System102 103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105 Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin 106 107 108 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer 110 Before Working Inside Your Computer 111 Optical Drive 112 Hard Drive 113 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory 115 116 117 Modem 118 Hinge Cover 119 Keyboard 120 121 Wireless Mini-Card 122 Install the replacement Mini-Card 123 Coin-Cell Battery 125 Display 126 Lift the display up and away from the computer 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features129 130 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 131 Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell 133Contacting Dell 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 149 150 151 152 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 153 154 155 Specifications 156 Ports and ConnectorsIn-1 Media Memory Card Reader Memory Communications 157Video Audio Display 158 159 BatteryKeyboard Touch Pad 160 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental 161 162 Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad 165 Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 166 FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 168 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary 169Glossary 170 171 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 172 173 174 NIC See network adapter 175 176 System tray See notification area 177 178 Video resolution See resolution 179 180 Index 181Index 182 See also hard drive See also optical drive 183 184 Problems drives 185 186