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The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Using the Operating System CD" on page 107. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall

drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

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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 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 If only part of the display is readable 101 128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents 130 170 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Express Service CodeService Code to direct Enter the Express How to use Windows XP For your configurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints 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 Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet 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 Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness 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 Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery Charge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning 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 Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard 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 Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 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 Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 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 Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters 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 No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 100 If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 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 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDRemoving Dell PC Restore 107 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin 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 Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 127 128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 129 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 130 131 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 132 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your 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 In-1 Media Card Reader Ports and Connectors158 Memory Video 159Communications Audio Keyboard 160Display Touch Pad AC Adapter Battery161 Environmental 162Physical 163 164 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen Appendix Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 167 CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 168 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only 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