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Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless
Configuring Power Management Settings
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 104
Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133
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Support.dell.com
Warranty information
Finding Information
Setup Diagram
Configuration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints
Segment, and enter your Service Tag
How to use Windows XP
Click the topic that describes your problem
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell
How to reinstall my operating system
QuickSet
With your computer
Tour of Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Tour of Your Computer
Tour of Your Computer
Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following
Left Side View
Right Side View
D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Back View
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
Tour of Your Computer
Bottom View
Tour of Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Transfer Data to the New Computer
Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer
Copy Data From the Old Computer
Next
Create a Wizard Disk
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Setting Up Your Computer
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Switching the Video Image
Using the Display
Display
Setting Display Resolution
Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Power Management Modes
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Replacing the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Storing a Battery
Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
Playing CDs or DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
If the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
If the Computer Is On or in Standby Mode
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Video and Standard Audio
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
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Click Advanced
CL Headphone option
Video Controller
Installing an ExpressCard
Using Cards
Using Cards
ExpressCards
Supported and Unsupported Card Comparison
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Media Memory Cards
Installing a Media Memory Card
Information Guide
Removing a Media Memory Card
Using Cards
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Network Setup Wizard
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Click Checklist for creating a network
Setting Up a New Wlan
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Internet Connection Firewall
Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer Tracking Software
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Tab Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Dell Support Utility
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings
CD and DVD Drive Problems
Drive Problems
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Hard Drive Problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Problems Writing to a CD/DVD-RW Drive
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
E a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Click Add or Remove Programs
Click Printers and Other Hardware
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Unexpected Characters
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Computer Does Not Start Up
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer Stops Responding
Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
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Dell MediaDirect Problems
Other Software Problems
Network Problems
Memory Problems
General
Mobile Broadband Network
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ExpressCard Problems
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Power Problems
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
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No Sound From Integrated Speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No Sound From External Speakers
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Video and Display Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No Sound From Headphones
If the Display Is Blank
If Only Part of the Display is Readable
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
Click Appearance and Themes
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Click Roll Back Driver
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Infrared devices
Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list
Creating a Restore Point
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Click Performance and Maintenance
Click the System Restore tab
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Removing Dell PC Restore
Reinstalling Windows XP
Using the Operating System CD
Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Hard Drive
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Memory
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Modem
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Mini-Card
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Hinge Cover
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Keyboard
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Coin-Cell Battery
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Optical Drive
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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Specifications
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Ports and Connectors
Memory
In-1 media memory card reader
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Audio
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Internal
External
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Configuration of system
Weight varies depending on
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Physical
Operating Storage
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Getting Help
Online Services
Obtaining Assistance
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Automated Order-Status Service
AutoTech Service
Support Service
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Problems With Your Order
Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Using the System Setup Program
System Setup Screen
Appendix
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
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Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
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FCC Notices U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Contacting Dell
Toll-free
Contacting Dell
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0800 90
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604 633
980-9-15-3978
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02 5441
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011 709
011 706
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Toll-free 1800 0060
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Toll-free 1800 0600
Toll-free 1800 006
0870 366
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01344 373
01344 860
8001-3605
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Glossary
Glossary
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NIC See network adapter
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Index
Index
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See hard drive
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Screen. See monitor, display
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