Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor | Dell E1505, 6400

AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the cable.

N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R (RJ - 45)

Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow lights next to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications.

For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer.

M O D E M C O N N E C T O R (RJ - 11)

To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.

For additional information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer.

NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To help prevent damage to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.

V I D E O C O N N E C T O R

Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor.

S - V I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R

Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.

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Dell E1505, 6400 owner manual Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor

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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 Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WwanEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If only part of the display is readable Contents 104 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 164 131132 163 Glossary Index Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Setup Diagram How to use Windows XP Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Ship with your computer Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftWith your computer Earlier operating state without affecting data files About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout 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 Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Display Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations System Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions QuickSet Key Combinations Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Check the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Adjusting the Volume If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned on or in standby 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 ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using Cards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network Card 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 PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems Manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed Unexpected characters Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Other software problems Dell MediaDirect problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers If the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 101 Using the Drivers and Utilities CDSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs 102 Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System 103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105 106 Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin 107 108 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 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 128 129 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 130 131 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell Contacting Dell133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Website support.ap.dell.com 148Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 149 150 151 152 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 153 154 155 Specifications Memory Ports and Connectors156 In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Audio 157Communications Video Display 158 Touch Pad Battery159 Keyboard Physical 160AC Adapter Environmental 161 162 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 165 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad 166 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 168 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary Glossary169 170 Docking device See APR 171Device driver See driver 172 173 174 NIC See network adapter 175 176 System tray See notification area 177 178 Video resolution See resolution 179 180 Index Index181 182 See also hard drive See also optical drive 183 184 Problems drives 185 186