Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Configuring Power Management Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Contents
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Setting up your Bluetooth Connection
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
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Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104
Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114
If only part of the display is readable 101
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents
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Warranty information
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Express Service Code
Service Code to direct
Enter the Express
How to use Windows XP
For your configuration
Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints
Click the topic that describes your problem
How to reinstall my operating system
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell
QuickSet
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Tour 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 Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Finish
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Switching the Video Image
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Display
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Power Management Modes
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Health
Hibernate Mode
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Storing a Battery
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Picture
Microsoft Windows XP
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is on or in standby mode
If the computer is off or in hibernate mode
Reinstallation CD
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Repair Utility CD
Repairing Dell MediaDirect
Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect
Connecting 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 Audio
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using ExpressCards
Using ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCard Types
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Media Memory Card Types
Media Memory Card Blanks
Installing a Media Memory Card
Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up a Network
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Setting Up a Network
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
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Bluetooth Network
Setting up your Bluetooth Connection
Connecting to a Bluetooth Network
Setting Up a Network
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Attachments
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
ExpressCard Problems
Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer stops responding
Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
No sound from integrated speakers
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
If the display is difficult to read
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
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If only part of the display is readable
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
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Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Before You Begin
Using the Operating System CD
Removing Dell PC Restore
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To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
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To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
113
Removing and Installing Optical Drives
Optical Drives
About the Device Security Screw
Memory
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Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B
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Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a
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Modem Optional
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Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector
Mini-Card
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Metal securing tabs Mini-Card
Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
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Hinge cover Indent
Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard
Replacing the Hinge Cover
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing the Keyboard
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
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Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Contacting Dell
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Contacting Dell
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Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only
Website support.ap.dell.com
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Printers, and Projectors for Relationship
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Specifications
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In-1 Media Card Reader
Ports and Connectors
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Memory
Video
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Communications
Audio
Keyboard
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Display
Touch Pad
Battery
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AC Adapter
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Physical
Environmental
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System Setup Screen
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Appendix
Changing the Boot Sequence
Performing a One-Time Boot
Commonly Used Options
Touch Pad
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Floppy Drive
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Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Glossary
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Device driver See driver
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
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Index
See hard drive
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