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Dell E1405 owner manual 121

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1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109.

2Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the modem/Mini-Card/wireless cover, and then remove the cover.

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1modem/Mini-Card/wireless cover

3Remove the existing modem:

a Remove the screw securing the modem to the system board, and set it aside.

b Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board, and disconnect the modem cable.

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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/ E1405Abbreviations 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 Setting up your Bluetooth Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyRemoving and Installing Optical Drives 114 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104100 If only part of the display is readable 101Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128128 130170 Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Service Code to direct Service Tag and Express Service CodeMicrosoft Windows License Label Enter the ExpressSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints For your configurationHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problemWizard, 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 Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click FinishSetting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterUninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing 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 Customizing the Touch Pad Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthHibernate 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 DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Adjusting the PictureIf 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 Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect Repairing Dell MediaDirectConnecting 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 HeadphonesEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsUsing ExpressCards ExpressCard TypesRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Card Blanks Media Memory Card TypesInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Using ExpressCards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WwanSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth NetworkConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityCD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsOther software problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read 100Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 103 Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore105 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing Dell PC Restore Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin 107To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 111 Hard DriveTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay 113 Returning a Hard Drive to DellOptical Drives Removing and Installing Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw 115 MemoryInstalling a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 117 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 119 120 Modem Optional121 Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector 123 Mini-CardMetal securing tabs Mini-Card Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Indent Replacing the Hinge Cover KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 127Replacing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology128 129 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133Traveling by Air Travel Tips135 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 151 152 153 154 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship155 156 157 Specifications158 Ports and ConnectorsIn-1 Media Card Reader MemoryCommunications 159Video AudioDisplay 160Keyboard Touch Pad161 BatteryAC Adapter Physical 162Environmental 163 164 Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen AppendixPerforming a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad 167Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 168FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B170 Macrovision Product Notice171 GlossaryGlossary 172 Device driver See driver 173Docking device See APR 174 175 NIC See network adapter 176177 178 System tray See notification area 179180 Video resolution See resolution181 182 183 IndexIndex 184 See hard drive185 186 187 188