115, 121, 123, 125, 127, 128, 130, 133, 134 | Dell PP19L guide

Memory	115
Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B	116
Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM A	118
Modem (Optional)	121
Mini-Card	123
Hinge Cover	125
Removing the Hinge Cover	125
Replacing the Hinge Cover	127
Keyboard	127
Removing the Keyboard	127
Replacing the Keyboard	128
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology	128
Coin-Cell Battery	130
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery	130
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery	130

12Dell™ QuickSet Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

13Traveling With Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Identifying Your Computer	133
Packing the Computer	133
Travel Tips	134
Traveling by Air	134

14Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

15Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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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 640M/ E1405 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Setting up your Bluetooth Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection 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 Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 Contents Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104100 If only part of the display is readable 100 115 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128121 123 166 165167 168 Finding Information Setup Diagram Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints For your configurationDell Support Utility is an automated upgrade Notification system installed on your computer. This How to reinstall my operating system Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by DellQuickSet Front View Tour of Your Computer 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 Headphone connector Ieee 1394 connectorLeft Side View Security cable slot Air vent D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Video connectorOptical drive bay Optical drive-tray eject Button USB connectors AC adapter connector Back ViewConnects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Battery Memory module coverPage Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finish Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Uninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery Health Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Battery Storing a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeVolume icon Volume Meter Microsoft Windows XP If 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 button Reinstallation CD Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpRepair Utility CD Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect Repairing Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Output connector Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Audio connector Standard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video TV-out connector Video cable Audio input connector Video TV-out connector Composite Video and Standard AudioComposite video adapter Composite video cable 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 Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsExpressCard Types ExpressCard Blanks ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Card Types Media Memory Card BlanksRelease button In-1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot Installing a Media Memory Card Removing 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 Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Bluetooth Network Setting up your Bluetooth ConnectionConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network 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 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support Utility 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 Attachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems Other software problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 103 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 106 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDDell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD 107 Reinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 111 Hard Drive Screws Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 113Pull-tab Optical Drives Removing and Installing Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw Foam packaging Hard drive 115 Memory Screws Memory module cover Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B Memory module Securing clips 117 Tab in connector slot Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 119 Memory module Securing clips Per connector 120 121 Modem Optional Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector Mini-Card 123Antenna cables Metal securing tabs Mini-Card Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 127 Replacing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology128 Keyboard Keyboard cable Card connector Adding and Replacing Parts 129Screw Card carrier Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133 Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell 135Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Customer ServiceCountry Code Sales Main 148 149 Customer Service FaxReception Desk Fax Country Code Customer Care 150 151 152 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge 153 154 155 156 157 Specifications 158 159 160 161 162 Environmental 163142 G 163 G 164 Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad 167 Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 168 FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 170 Macrovision Product Notice 171 GlossaryALS ambient light sensor Glossary 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 System tray See notification area 179 180 Video resolution See resolution 181 182 Index 183Index 184 See hard drive 185 186 187 188