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keyboard (continued) problems, 98 removing, 131 shortcuts, 40

keyboard status lights description, 19

keypad numeric, 39

L

labels

Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12

lost computer, 86

M

media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 56 description, 18

media memory cards CardBus technology, 74 installing, 74 removing, 75

slots, 74 types, 74

memory installing, 121 removing, 122

messages error, 94

Microsoft Windows label, 12

Mini-Card installing, 125

Mini-Card cover description, 28

Mobile Broadband network connections, 82

modem installing, 124

modem connector description, 24

monitor problems, 106

switching the video image, 37

N

network firewall, 84 problems, 101

network connector description, 24

numeric keypad, 39

O

operating system CD, 14 reinstalling, 14, 111

optical drive description, 20

optical-drive locking screw description, 28

optical-drive-tray eject button

description, 20

P

passwords forgetting, 86

PC Restore, 112

playing CDs, 51

playing DVDs, 51

power

hibernate mode, 46 line conditioners, 34 problems, 103 protection devices, 34 standby mode, 45 surge protectors, 34 UPS, 34

power light conditions, 103

power management adjusting settings, 49 QuickSet, 49

printer cable, 33 connecting, 33 problems, 104 setting up, 33 USB, 33

problems

blue screen, 99 CD drive, 91 CD-RW drive, 92 computer crashes, 99 computer does not start up, 99 computer stops responding, 99 conflicts, 110

Dell Diagnostics, 87

Dell MediaDirect, 100 drives, 91

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Wireless Networking and Bluetooth WirelessConfiguring 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 DriveIf 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 104Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents 102 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133119 121 150 149151 152 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Setup Diagram Configuration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Segment, and enter your Service TagHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problem Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell How to reinstall my operating systemQuickSet With your computer Tour of Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationTour 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 ComputerSetting 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 TransferCopy Data From the Old Computer Next Create a Wizard Disk Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Using the Display Display Setting Display ResolutionUnder Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes 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 Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Replacing the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Storing a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Playing CDs or DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing 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 MediaDirectIf 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 optionVideo Controller Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing 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 NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking 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 ManagerCompleting 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 PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClick Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings CD and DVD Drive Problems Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Hard Drive Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems 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 ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Computer Does Not Start Up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Stops Responding Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 100 Dell MediaDirect ProblemsOther Software Problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsGeneral Mobile Broadband Network 102 ExpressCard Problems 103 Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 104 No Sound From Integrated Speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo Sound From External Speakers 105 Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo Sound From Headphones If the Display Is Blank If Only Part of the Display is Readable If the Display Is Difficult to ReadClick Appearance and Themes 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick Roll Back Driver 109 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversInfrared devices Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tab 113 Removing Dell PC Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin 114 115 116 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer 118 Before Working Inside Your Computer 119 Hard Drive 120 121 MemoryReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 122 123 124 Modem 125 Mini-Card 126 127 128 129 Hinge Cover 130 131 Keyboard 132 Coin-Cell Battery 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyOptical Drive 134 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135 136 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 137 Specifications 138 Ports and ConnectorsMemory In-1 media memory card reader 139 Audio 140Internal External 141 142 Configuration of system Weight varies depending on143 Physical Operating Storage 144 Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance 145 Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceSupport Service 146 147 Problems With Your OrderBefore You Call 148 Diagnostics Checklist Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen Appendix Performing a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 150 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad CDs and DVDs 152 FCC Notices U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 153 154 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 155 Contacting DellToll-free Contacting Dell 156 0800 90 15751 481 604 633 980-9-15-3978 158592 818 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 02 5441 167011 709 011 706 168 Toll-free 1800 0060 169Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 006 0870 366 17001344 373 01344 860 8001-3605 171 172 Glossary Glossary173 174 175 176 177 NIC See network adapter 178 179 180 181 182 Index Index183 184 See hard drive 185 186 Screen. See monitor, display 187 188