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