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Index

Numerics

5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67

A

audio connectors, 20

audio device connecting, 49 enabling, 62

audio. See sound

B

battery

charge gauge, 38 charging, 41 checking the charge, 38 conserving power, 39 description, 23 meter, 38 performance, 37 power meter, 38 removing, 41 storing, 42

battery-bay latch release, 23

blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 69

Bluetooth wireless technology card

device status light, 18 installing, 128

boot sequence, 166

brightness adjusting, 31

C

CardBus technology ExpressCards, 65 media memory cards, 67

carnet, 134

CD drive problems, 85

CD-RW drive problems, 86

CDs

operating system, 14 playing, 43

Check Disk, 86

cleaning touch pad, 167

computer crashes, 93-94 protecting, 80

restore to previous operating state, 104

slow performance, 87, 95 specifications, 157 stops responding, 93

conflicts

software and hardware incompatibilities, 103

connecting audio device, 49 Mobile Broadband

network, 76 TV, 49 WLAN, 72

D

Dell

contacting, 135, 170 support policy, 169 support site, 13

Dell Diagnostics

about, 81, 84

starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 82

starting from your hard drive, 81

Dell MediaDirect, 17 about, 46 problems, 94

Dell Premier Support website, 11

device security screw about, 114

device status lights, 16

diagnostics Dell, 81, 84

display

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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 640M/ E1405 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank ContentsComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If only part of the display is readable 101 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 100 130 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents 128 170 Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Enter the Express Service Tag and Express Service CodeService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License Label Click the topic that describes your problem For your configurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XP How to reinstall my operating system Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by DellQuickSet Tour of Your Computer Front ViewTour 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 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 Finish Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge Protectors Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery 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 Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Microsoft Windows XP Adjusting the Picture Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is on or in standby modeIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Reinstallation CD Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpRepair Utility CD Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect Repairing 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 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Configuring DVD Playback Using Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia ExpressCard Types Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Card Blanks Media Memory Card Types Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Using ExpressCards Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Bluetooth Network Setting up your Bluetooth ConnectionConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support Utility Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Attachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems Other software problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems No sound from external speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 100 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 103 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 105 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 107 Using the Operating System CDRemoving Dell PC Restore Before You Begin To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer 111 Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay 113 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing and Installing Optical Drives Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw 115 Memory Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 117 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 119 120 Modem Optional 121 Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector 123 Mini-Card Metal securing tabs Mini-Card Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Indent 127 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Keyboard128 129 130 Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 133 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell 135Contacting Dell 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 151 152 153 154 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 155 156 157 Specifications Memory Ports and Connectors158 In-1 Media Card Reader Audio 159Communications Video Touch Pad 160Display Keyboard Battery 161AC Adapter 162 PhysicalEnvironmental 163 164 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Changing the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options 167 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad 168 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 170 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary 171Glossary 172 173 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 174 175 NIC See network adapter 176 177 178 System tray See notification area 179 180 Video resolution See resolution 181 182 Index 183Index 184 See hard drive 185 186 187 188