Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Configuring Power Management Settings
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Setting up your Bluetooth Connection
Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104
Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 Contents
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If only part of the display is readable 100
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128
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Finding Information
Setup Diagram
For your configuration
Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints
Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade
Notification system installed on your computer. This
QuickSet
How to reinstall my operating system
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
Page
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
Ieee 1394 connector
Headphone connector
Left Side View
Security cable slot Air vent
D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Video connector
Right Side View
Optical drive bay Optical drive-tray eject
Button
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
USB connectors AC adapter connector
Back View
Battery Memory module cover
Bottom View
Page
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Finish
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Display
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Numeric keypad
Key Combinations
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Power Management Modes
Check the Battery Health
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Battery
Playing CDs or DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Volume icon Volume Meter
Microsoft Windows XP
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is on or in standby mode
If the computer is off or in hibernate mode
Dell MediaDirect button
Repair Utility CD
Reinstallation CD
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Repairing Dell MediaDirect
Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Output connector Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Audio connector
Video and Standard Audio
Standard S-video cable
Video TV-out connector
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Video cable
Composite video adapter Composite video cable
Audio input connector Video TV-out connector
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Pdif digital audio cable
Component Video and Standard Audio
Component video adapter 2 component video cable
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 Audio
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCard Types
ExpressCard Blanks
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
ExpressCard
Release button
Media Memory Card Types
Media Memory Card Blanks
Installing a Media Memory Card
In-1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot
Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Setting Up a Network
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up a Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New Wlan
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Connecting to a Bluetooth Network
Bluetooth Network
Setting up your Bluetooth Connection
Setting Up a Network
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Attachments
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
ExpressCard Problems
Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed
External Keyboard problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
No sound from headphones
If the display is blank
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If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
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Using the Operating System CD
Before You Begin
Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
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Reinstalling Windows XP
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
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Screws
Pull-tab
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Removing and Installing Optical Drives
Optical Drives
About the Device Security Screw
Foam packaging Hard drive
Memory
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Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B
Screws Memory module cover
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Memory module Securing clips
Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a
Tab in connector slot
Memory module Securing clips Per connector
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Modem Optional
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Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector
Antenna cables
Mini-Card
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Metal securing tabs Mini-Card
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Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
Hinge cover
Keyboard
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Removing the Keyboard
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing the Keyboard
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Keyboard Keyboard cable
Screw Card carrier
Card connector Adding and Replacing Parts
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Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-cell battery
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Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support
Contacting Dell
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Customer Service
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Country Code Sales
Main
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Customer Service Fax
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Reception Desk Fax
Country Code Customer Care
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Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge
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Specifications
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Environmental
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Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Appendix
Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
Performing a One-Time Boot
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
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Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
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Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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ALS ambient light sensor
Glossary
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System tray See notification area
Video resolution See resolution
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Index
Index
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See hard drive
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