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problems (continued) DVD drive, 91 error messages, 94 hard drive, 92

IEEE 1394 connector, 97 keyboard, 98

lockups, 99 network, 101 power, 103

power light conditions, 103 printer, 104

program crashes, 99 programs and Windows

compatibility, 99 restore computer to previous

operating state, 111 scanner, 104

slow computer performance, 93, 100

software, 99-100

sound and speakers, 105 speakers, 105 spyware, 93, 100 video and monitor, 106

Product Information

Guide, 11

Q

QuickSet, 40-41, 49, 56

R

RAM. See memory

regulatory information, 11

reinstalling Windows XP, 111

resolution setting, 38

ResourceCD

Dell Diagnostics, 87

S

S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 69

safety instructions, 11

scanner problems, 104

screen. See monitor, display

security cable slot description, 20

Service Tag, 12

software conflicts, 110 problems, 99-100

sound problems, 105 volume, 105

speakers description, 18 problems, 105 volume, 105

specifications, 137

spyware, 93, 100

standby mode about, 45

stolen computer, 86

subwoofer description, 27

support

contacting Dell, 145, 154-155

support website, 13

S-video TV-out connector connecting a TV, 23 description, 23

System Restore, 111

system setup program, 150

T

taskbar QuickSet icon, 49

toolbars

adjusting the size, 49

touch pad cleaning, 151 customizing, 42 description, 18 using, 42

transferring information to a new computer, 30

traveling with the computer by air, 136 identification tag, 135 packing, 135

tips, 136

troubleshooting conflicts, 110 Dell Diagnostics, 87 external keyboard

problems, 98 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110

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Contents

Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 104Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 102 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 121 151 149150 152 Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram How to use Windows XP Segment, and enter your Service TagConfiguration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Click the topic that describes your problem QuickSet How to reinstall my operating systemWizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell With your computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Tour of Your ComputerTour 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 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Copy Data From the Old ComputerTransfer Data to the New Computer Create a Wizard Disk Next Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Setting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the Computer Is On or in Standby ModeIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 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 CL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCards Supported and Unsupported Card Comparison Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card Information Guide Using Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Home and Office Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Click Checklist for creating a network Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the WlanUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Internet Connection Firewall Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Problems Writing to a CD/DVD-RW Drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard Drive Problems 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 Ieee 1394 Device Problems Click Printers and Other Hardware Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer Stops Responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Does Not Start Up Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly Dell MediaDirect Problems Other Software Problems100 General Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Network ExpressCard Problems 102 Power Problems 103 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems 104 No Sound From External Speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo Sound From Integrated Speakers 105 No Sound From Headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the Display Is Blank Click Appearance and Themes If the Display Is Difficult to ReadIf Only Part of the Display is Readable 107 Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Click Roll Back Driver Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 109 Infrared devices Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click Performance and Maintenance Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Click the System Restore tab Removing Dell PC Restore 113 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP 114 115 116 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 120 Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell121 122 123 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 126 127 128 Hinge Cover 129 130 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Optical Drive133 134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135 Travel Tips Traveling by Air136 Specifications 137 Memory Ports and Connectors138 In-1 media memory card reader 139 Internal 140Audio External 141 142 143 Weight varies depending onConfiguration of system Physical 144 Operating Storage Obtaining Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help 145 Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 146 Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 Diagnostics Checklist 148 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Appendix Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 150 Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class B152 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice 153 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 154 Toll-free Contacting Dell155 Contacting Dell 156 51 481 1570800 90 604 633 158 592 818980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 709 16702 5441 011 706 168 Toll-free 1800 0600 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 006 01344 373 1700870 366 01344 860 171 8001-3605 172 Glossary 173Glossary 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter 179 180 181 182 Index 183Index See hard drive 184 185 Screen. See monitor, display 186 187 188