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Dell PP19L owner manual 165, 166, 167, 168, 170

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Using the System Setup Program	165
Viewing the System Setup Screen	165
System Setup Screen	165
Commonly Used Options	166
Cleaning Your Computer	167
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	167
Touch Pad	167
Floppy Drive	168
CDs and DVDs	168
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	168
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals	169
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals	169
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	169
FCC Class B	169
Macrovision Product Notice	170
Glossary	171
Index	183

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Dell PP19L owner manual 165, 166, 167, 168, 170

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Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionIf 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 repeatedly100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 Contents If only part of the display is readable 100121 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128115 123167 165166 168Finding Information Setup Diagram Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade For your configurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints Notification system installed on your computer. ThisWizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell How to reinstall my operating systemQuickSet Tour of Your Computer Front ViewV 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 Left Side View Ieee 1394 connectorHeadphone connector Security cable slot Air ventD I O C O N N E C T O R S Optical drive bay Optical drive-tray eject Video connectorRight Side View ButtonBack View USB connectors AC adapter connectorConnects an external VGA-compatible monitor Battery Memory module cover Bottom ViewPage Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish Click Finished and restart the new computerSetting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSwitching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery ChargePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery BatteryUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Volume icon Volume Meter Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Microsoft Windows XPIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is on or in standby mode Dell MediaDirect buttonDell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Reinstallation CDRepair Utility CD Repairing Dell MediaDirect Reinstalling Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Output connector Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Audio connector Video and Standard AudioStandard S-video cable Video TV-out connector Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioVideo cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Audio input connector Video TV-out connectorComposite 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 Configuring DVD Playback Using Headphones Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia ExpressCard Types Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCardMedia Memory Card Blanks Media Memory Card TypesRelease button Installing a Media Memory Card In-1 media memory card 2 media memory card slotRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank Using ExpressCards Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth NetworkConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listedKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to read100 Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105106 Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin 107Reinstalling Windows XP Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 111Screws 113 Returning a Hard Drive to DellPull-tab About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Optical DrivesOptical Drives Foam packaging Hard driveMemory 115Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B Screws Memory module cover117 Memory module Securing clipsInstalling a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a Tab in connector slotMemory module Securing clips Per connector 119120 Modem Optional 121Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector 123 Mini-CardAntenna cables Metal securing tabs Mini-Card Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 127128 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard cable129 Card connector Adding and Replacing PartsScrew Card carrier Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell batteryDell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 133Travel Tips Traveling by Air135 Contacting DellMail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 Country Code Sales Customer Service147 Main148 Reception Desk Fax Customer Service Fax149 Country Code Customer Care150 151 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge 152153 154 155 156 Specifications 157158 159 160 161 162 142 G 163Environmental 163 G164 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen AppendixPerforming a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 167CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 168Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 170ALS ambient light sensor Glossary171 Glossary172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 System tray See notification areaVideo resolution See resolution 180181 182 183 IndexIndex See hard drive 184185 186 187 188