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 m
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
 Contents
 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Configuring Power Management Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
 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
 How to reinstall my operating system
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell
QuickSet
 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
 USB connectors AC adapter connector
Back View
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
 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
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
 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
 Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
 Storing a Battery
Battery
 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
 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
 Reinstallation CD
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Repair Utility CD
 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
 Audio input connector Video TV-out connector
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Composite 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 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
 Media Memory Card Types
Media Memory Card Blanks
Release button
 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
 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
 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
 Bluetooth Network
Setting up your Bluetooth Connection
Connecting to a Bluetooth Network
 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
 Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External 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
 Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
No sound from headphones
If the display is blank
 If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
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 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
 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Pull-tab
 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
 Mini-Card
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Antenna cables
 Metal securing tabs Mini-Card
 Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
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 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
 Card connector Adding and Replacing Parts
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Screw Card carrier
 Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-cell battery
 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
 Contacting Dell
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Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support
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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
 Changing the Boot Sequence
Performing a One-Time Boot
Commonly Used Options
 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
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Index
 See hard drive
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