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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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Dell 640M, E1405 owner manual Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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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 Configuring Power Management Settings Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Contents Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting up your Bluetooth ConnectionStarting 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 IconIf 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 114100 If only part of the display is readable 101 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents128 130 170 Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Code to directMicrosoft Windows License Label Enter the Express For your configuration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hintsHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problem Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell How to reinstall my operating systemQuickSet Front View Tour of Your ComputerTour 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 Connecting to the InternetSetting 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 SuppliesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Check the Battery Health Hibernate Mode Replacing the Battery Charging 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 If the computer is on or in standby mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Reinstallation CDRepair 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 Installing an ExpressCardUsing 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 ModemNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat 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 Setting up your Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth NetworkConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support Utility Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems 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 Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer 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 ProblemsNo 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 blankIf the display is difficult to read 100 What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing 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 Using the Operating System CD Removing Dell PC RestoreBefore You Begin 107 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools 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 Optical Drives Removing and Installing 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 Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Indent Keyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard 127 Replacing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology128 129 Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133 Travel Tips Traveling by Air 135 Contacting DellContacting Dell 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 150Website support.ap.dell.com 151 152 153 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 154 155 156 Specifications 157 Ports and Connectors 158In-1 Media Card Reader Memory 159 CommunicationsVideo Audio 160 DisplayKeyboard Touch Pad 161 BatteryAC Adapter Physical 162Environmental 163 164 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Appendix Performing a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad 167 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 168 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice 170 171 GlossaryGlossary 172 Device driver See driver 173Docking device See APR 174 175 176 NIC See network adapter 177 178 179 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 180 181 182 183 IndexIndex See hard drive 184 185 186 187 188