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Dell PP19L manual 185

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keypad numeric, 33

L

labels

Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12

lost computer, 80

M

media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 46 description, 17 play/pause/Dell

MediaDirect, 17

media memory cards blanks, 69

CardBus technology, 67 installing, 68 removing, 69

slots, 67 types, 67

memory

adding, 116, 118 installing, 115 removing, 116, 119

memory module cover, 23

messages error, 88

Microsoft Windows label, 12

Mobile Broadband (WWAN) network connections, 76

modem installing, 121

modem connector description, 21

modem cover description, 24

module bay

device security screw, 114 swapping devices, 114

monitor problems, 99

switching the video image, 31

N

network problems, 96 QuickSet, 131

network connector description, 22

O

operating system CD, 14 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 104

Operating System CD, 14

optical drive description, 21

optical-drive-tray eject button

description, 21

P

passwords about, 79 forgetting, 80

PC Restore, 105

playing CDs, 43

playing DVDs, 43

power

hibernate mode, 40 line conditioners, 30 modes for managing power

usage, 38 problems, 96 protection devices, 30 standby mode, 39 surge protectors, 30 UPS, 30

power light conditions, 96

power management adjusting settings, 131 conserving battery power, 39 QuickSet, 131

printer cable, 29 connecting, 28 problems, 97 setting up, 28 USB, 29

problems

blue screen, 94 CD drive, 85 CD-RW drive, 86 computer crashes, 93-94

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateConfiguring Power Management Settings Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionDouble-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 repeatedlyRemoving and Installing Optical Drives 114 Contents Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104100 If only part of the display is readable 100115 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128121 123166 165167 168Finding Information Setup Diagram Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints For your configurationDell Support Utility is an automated upgrade Notification system installed on your computer. ThisQuickSet How to reinstall my operating systemWizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell Front View Tour of Your ComputerV 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 Headphone connector Ieee 1394 connectorLeft Side View Security cable slot Air ventD I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Video connectorOptical drive bay Optical drive-tray eject ButtonConnects an external VGA-compatible monitor USB connectors AC adapter connectorBack View Bottom View Battery Memory module coverPage Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click FinishSetting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterUninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery Storing a BatteryPlaying CDs or DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeVolume icon Volume Meter Microsoft Windows XPIf the computer is on or in standby mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Dell MediaDirect buttonRepair Utility CD Reinstallation CDDell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect Repairing Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Output connector Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Audio connectorStandard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video TV-out connectorVideo cable Composite video adapter Composite video cable Audio input connector Video TV-out connectorComposite 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 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Configuring DVD Playback Using HeadphonesEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsExpressCard Types ExpressCard BlanksExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankRelease button Media Memory Card TypesMedia Memory Card Blanks In-1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank Using ExpressCards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WwanConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Bluetooth NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityCD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsOther software problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsScanner Problems Printer ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank100 If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback103 Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec106 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDDell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD 107Reinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 111 Hard DriveScrews Pull-tab Returning a Hard Drive to Dell113 Optical Drives Removing and Installing Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw Foam packaging Hard drive115 MemoryScrews Memory module cover Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm BMemory module Securing clips 117Tab in connector slot Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a119 Memory module Securing clips Per connector120 121 Modem OptionalScrew Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector Antenna cables Mini-Card123 Metal securing tabs Mini-Card 125 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 127Replacing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology128 Keyboard Keyboard cableScrew Card carrier Card connector Adding and Replacing Parts129 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery131 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 132 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133Traveling by Air Travel TipsMail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Contacting Dell135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Customer ServiceCountry Code Sales Main148 149 Customer Service FaxReception Desk Fax Country Code Customer Care150 151 152 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge153 154 155 156 157 Specifications158 159 160 161 162 Environmental 163142 G 163 G164 Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad 167Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 168FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B170 Macrovision Product Notice171 GlossaryALS ambient light sensor Glossary172 173 174 175 176 177 178 System tray See notification area 179180 Video resolution See resolution181 182 Index Index183 184 See hard drive185 186 187 188