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

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Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell), enable you to connect the computer to a TV.

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

Contents

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 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 ConnectionIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 If only part of the display is readable 101128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents 130170 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Express Service CodeService Code to direct Enter the ExpressHow to use Windows XP For your configurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints 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 Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet 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 CableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSwitching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness 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 Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery ChargePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning 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 Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard 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 Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 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 Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 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 Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerNo sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesIf the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 100If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 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 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDRemoving Dell PC Restore 107To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin 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 Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 127128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 129 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 130131 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 132 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your 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 157In-1 Media Card Reader Ports and Connectors158 MemoryVideo 159Communications AudioKeyboard 160Display Touch PadAC Adapter Battery161 Environmental 162Physical 163 164 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 167CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 168Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only 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