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Dell MediaDirect, 94 drives, 85

DVD drive, 85 error messages, 88 hard drive, 86

IEEE 1394 connector, 92 keyboard, 92

lockups, 93 network, 96 power, 96

power light conditions, 96 printer, 97

program crashes repeatedly, 93 program stops responding, 93 programs and Windows

compatibility, 94 restore operating system to

previous state, 104 scanner, 98

slow computer performance, 87, 95

software, 93-95speakers, 98 spyware, 87, 95

technical support policy, 169 video and monitor, 100

Product Information

Guide, 11

protecting your computer, 79

Q

QuickSet, 34, 46, 131

QuickSet Help, 14

R

RAM. See memory

regulatory information, 11

reinstalling Windows XP, 104

resolution setting, 31

ResourceCD

Dell Diagnostics, 81, 84

S

S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62

safety instructions, 11

scanner problems, 98

screen. See monitor

security

device security screw, 114

security cable slot description, 19

Service Tag, 12

software conflicts, 103 problems, 94-95

sound problems, 98 volume, 98

speaker problems, 98 volume, 98

speakers

description, 17

specifications, 157

spyware, 87, 95

standby mode about, 39

stolen computer, 80

support

contacting Dell, 135, 170 policy, 169

support website, 13

S-video TV-out connector description, 20

System Restore, 104

system setup program commonly used options, 166 screens, 165

viewing, 165

T

taskbar

QuickSet icon, 131

technical support policy, 169

toolbars

adjusting the size, 131

touch pad cleaning, 167 customizing, 36 description, 17

tracking software protecting your computer, 80

transferring information to a new computer, 26

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Contents

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 m 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 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 Connection If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 If only part of the display is readable 101 128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents 130 170 Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Express Service CodeService Code to direct Enter the Express How to use Windows XP For your configurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints Click the topic that describes your problem 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 Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting 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 DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 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 Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery Charge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery Health 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 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 modeIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Reinstallation CD Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpRepair 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 ExpressCardsInstalling 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 NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat 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 ConnectionConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard 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 ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected 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 ProblemsSound 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 ProblemsIf the display is blank 100 If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDRemoving Dell PC Restore 107 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 111 To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 113 Removing and Installing Optical Drives Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw Memory 115 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 117 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 119 Modem Optional 120 121 Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector Mini-Card 123 Metal securing tabs Mini-Card Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Indent Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Keyboard128 129 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 130 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 133 Travel Tips Traveling by Air 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 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 154 155 156 Specifications 157 In-1 Media Card Reader Ports and Connectors158 Memory Video 159Communications Audio Keyboard 160Display Touch Pad Battery 161AC Adapter 162 PhysicalEnvironmental 163 164 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 167 CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 168 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice 170 Glossary 171Glossary 172 173 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 174 175 176 NIC See network adapter 177 178 179 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 180 181 182 Index 183Index See hard drive 184 185 186 187 188