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