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

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

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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 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 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 Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com 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 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 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 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 Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery 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 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 Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttonsAdjusting the Picture Microsoft Windows XPIf 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 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 NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection 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 NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth NetworkConnecting to a Bluetooth Network 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 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab 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 listedKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard 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 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 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 113Optical Drives Removing and Installing Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw 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 Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Indent Keyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard 127Replacing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology128 129 Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133Travel Tips Traveling by Air135 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 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 154155 156 Specifications 157Ports and Connectors 158In-1 Media Card Reader Memory159 CommunicationsVideo Audio160 DisplayKeyboard Touch Pad161 BatteryAC Adapter Physical 162Environmental 163 164 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen AppendixPerforming a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 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 170171 GlossaryGlossary 172 Device driver See driver 173Docking device See APR 174 175 176 NIC See network adapter177 178 179 System tray See notification areaVideo resolution See resolution 180181 182 183 IndexIndex See hard drive 184185 186 187 188