Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia | Dell E1405, 640M guide

1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.

2Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer.

3Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports.

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4Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video- input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors.

5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.

6Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device.

7Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer.

8See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.

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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 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateConfiguring Power Management Settings Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank Contents 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 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information 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 QuickSet How to reinstall my operating systemWizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your ComputerFront 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 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 Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance 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 Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing CDs or DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Microsoft Windows XP Adjusting the Picture If the computer is off or in hibernate mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is on or in standby mode Repair Utility CD Reinstallation CDDell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 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 What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card 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 Connecting to a Bluetooth Network Bluetooth NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection 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 Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption 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 External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard 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 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 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 About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Optical DrivesOptical Drives 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 125 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Hinge cover Indent 127 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Keyboard 128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 129 130 Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 131 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 132 133 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell Contacting Dell135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 Website support.ap.dell.com 150Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 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 AC Adapter Battery161 Environmental 162Physical 163 164 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 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 Glossary171 172 Docking device See APR 173Device driver See driver 174 175 NIC See network adapter 176 177 178 System tray See notification area 179 180 Video resolution See resolution 181 182 Index Index183 184 See hard drive 185 186 187 188