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Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error codes
Setup Diagram
Password
Connecting to the Internet
Warranty
Configuration
Solving Problems
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Contents
Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Configuring Power Management Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network
Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
If only part of the display is readable Contents
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103
100
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102
104
131
132
163
164
Glossary Index
Finding Information
Warranty information
Support.dell.com
Setup Diagram
Enter your Service Tag or product model
Configuration
Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints
How to use Windows XP
Microsoft Windows System Restore Microsoft
With your computer
Earlier operating state without affecting data files
Ship with your computer
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About 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
Connecting to the Internet
Setting 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
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution
Using the Display
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Power Management
Key Combinations
System Functions
Display Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
QuickSet Key Combinations
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Power Management Modes
Check the Battery Health
Hibernate Mode
Replacing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Storing a Battery
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is turned on or in standby mode
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
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
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using Multimedia
Using Cards
Installing an ExpressCard
Using Cards
ExpressCards
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Installing a Media Memory Card
Media Memory Cards
Removing a Media Memory Card
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Setting Up a Network
Setting Up a Network
Network Setup Wizard
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up a New Wlan
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Setting Up a Network
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Option Function
Tab Function
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
CD and DVD drive problems
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Error Messages
Characters in filenames
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
ExpressCard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed
Manufacturer
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Dell MediaDirect problems
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Communication exists. Replace the network cable
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
Video and Display Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
If the display is blank
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
101
Restoring Your Operating System
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
102
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
103
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
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Using the Operating System CD
Reinstalling Windows XP
Before You Begin
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
110
Optical Drive
111
Hard Drive
112
113
Memory
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Modem
117
Hinge Cover
118
Keyboard
119
120
Wireless Mini-Card
121
Install the replacement Mini-Card
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Coin-Cell Battery
Display
125
Lift the display up and away from the computer
126
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
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130
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
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Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only
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Website support.ap.dell.com
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Printers, and Projectors for Relationship
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Specifications
155
Ports and Connectors
156
In-1 Media Memory Card Reader
Memory
157
Communications
Video
Audio
158
Display
Battery
159
Keyboard
Touch Pad
AC Adapter
160
Physical
161
Environmental
162
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Appendix
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
165
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
166
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
Glossary
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Device driver See driver
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Docking device See APR
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NIC See network adapter
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System tray See notification area
Video resolution See resolution
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Index
Index
See also hard drive See also optical drive
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Problems drives
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