100, If only part of the display is readable 101, 102 | Dell 640M

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	99
Video and Display Problems	100
If the display is blank	100
If the display is difficult to read	100
If only part of the display is readable	101
Drivers	101
What Is a Driver?	101
Identifying Drivers	101
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	102
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	103
Restoring Your Operating System	104
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	104
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	106
Using the Operating System CD	107

11 Adding and Replacing Parts	109
Before You Begin	109
Recommended Tools	109
Turning Off Your Computer	109
Before Working Inside Your Computer	110
Hard Drive	111
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell	113
Optical Drives	114
About the Device Security Screw	114
Removing and Installing Optical Drives	114
Memory	115
Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B	116
Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM A	118
Modem (Optional)	120
Mini-Card	123
Hinge Cover	125
Removing the Hinge Cover	125
Replacing the Hinge Cover	127

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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 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 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 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information 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 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 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 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 Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance 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 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 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 MediaDirectIf the computer is on or in standby mode Repair Utility CD Reinstallation CDDell 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 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 What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking 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 NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection 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 Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption 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 External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard 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 the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 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 About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Optical DrivesOptical Drives 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 125 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Hinge cover Indent Keyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard 127 128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 129 Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 131 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 132 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133 Travel Tips Traveling by Air 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 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 AC Adapter Battery161 Environmental 162Physical 163 164 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Appendix Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 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 Glossary Glossary171 172 Docking device See APR 173Device driver See driver 174 175 176 NIC See network adapter 177 178 179 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 180 181 182 Index Index183 See hard drive 184 185 186 187 188