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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 mAbbreviations 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 ConnectionEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114100 If only part of the display is readable 101Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents128 130170 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Code to directMicrosoft Windows License Label Enter the ExpressFor your configuration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hintsHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problemQuickSet 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 ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish Click Finished and restart the new computerSetting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing 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 PadUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthHibernate 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 buttonsAdjusting the Picture Microsoft Windows XPIf 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 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 Configuring DVD Playback Using Headphones Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCardUsing ExpressCards ExpressCard TypesRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Card Types Media Memory Card BlanksInstalling 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 NetworkWhat 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 ManagerEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Bluetooth NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenTroubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listedExternal Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read 100What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 105Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Using the Operating System CD Removing Dell PC RestoreBefore You Begin 107To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 111To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 113About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Optical DrivesOptical Drives Memory 115Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 117 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 119 Modem Optional 120121 Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector Mini-Card 123Metal securing tabs Mini-Card 125 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Hinge cover Indent Keyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard 127128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 129 Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130131 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 132 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133Travel Tips Traveling by AirContacting 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 154155 156 Specifications 157Ports and Connectors 158In-1 Media Card Reader Memory159 CommunicationsVideo Audio160 DisplayKeyboard Touch PadAC Adapter Battery161 Environmental 162Physical 163 164 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad 167Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 168Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 170Glossary Glossary171 172 Docking device See APR 173Device driver See driver 174 175 176 NIC See network adapter177 178 179 System tray See notification areaVideo resolution See resolution 180181 182 Index Index183 See hard drive 184185 186 187 188