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Dell 640M, E1405 owner manual 169, 170

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Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals	169
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals	169
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	169
FCC Class B	169
Macrovision Product Notice	170
Glossary	171
Index	183

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Dell 640M, E1405 owner manual 169, 170

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Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Contents Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 If only part of the display is readable 101128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents 130170 Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Express Service CodeService Code to direct Enter the ExpressHow to use Windows XP For your configurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints Click the topic that describes your problemWizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell How to reinstall my operating systemQuickSet Front View Tour of Your ComputerTour of Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of 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 D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Back View Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish Click Finished and restart the new computerSetting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSwitching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery ChargePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttonsAdjusting the Picture Microsoft Windows XPIf the computer is on or in standby mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Reinstallation CDRepair Utility CD Repairing Dell MediaDirect Reinstalling Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Standard S-video cable Standard audio cable 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 CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Configuring DVD Playback Using Headphones Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using ExpressCards Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard TypesRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Card Types Media Memory Card BlanksInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Using ExpressCards Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth NetworkConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listedKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerNo sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesIf the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 100If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 105Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDRemoving Dell PC Restore 107To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 111To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 113Optical Drives Removing and Installing Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw Memory 115Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 117 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 119 Modem Optional 120121 Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector Mini-Card 123Metal securing tabs Mini-Card Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Indent Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 127Replacing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology128 129 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 130Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 133Travel Tips Traveling by Air135 Contacting DellContacting Dell 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 150Website support.ap.dell.com 151 152 153 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 154155 156 Specifications 157In-1 Media Card Reader Ports and Connectors158 MemoryVideo 159Communications AudioKeyboard 160Display Touch Pad161 BatteryAC Adapter Physical 162Environmental 163 164 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen AppendixPerforming a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 167CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 168Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 170171 GlossaryGlossary 172 Device driver See driver 173Docking device See APR 174 175 176 NIC See network adapter177 178 179 System tray See notification areaVideo resolution See resolution 180181 182 183 IndexIndex See hard drive 184185 186 187 188