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Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Configuring Power Management Settings
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Microsoft 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 Network
Removing 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 Drive
If 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 104
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If only part of the display is readable 100
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128
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Finding Information
Setup Diagram
Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints
For your configuration
Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade
Notification system installed on your computer. This
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell
How to reinstall my operating system
QuickSet
Front View
Tour of Your Computer
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
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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 connector
Left Side View
Security cable slot Air vent
D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Right Side View
Video connector
Optical drive bay Optical drive-tray eject
Button
Back View
USB connectors AC adapter connector
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
Bottom View
Battery Memory module cover
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Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting 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 Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
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
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Speaker Functions
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Check the Battery Health
Hibernate Mode
Replacing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Battery
Storing a 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 Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Volume icon Volume Meter
Microsoft Windows XP
If the computer is on or in standby mode
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is off or in hibernate mode
Dell MediaDirect button
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Reinstallation CD
Repair 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
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Audio input connector Video TV-out connector
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
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 ExpressCards
ExpressCard Types
ExpressCard Blanks
ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Media Memory Card Blanks
Media Memory Card Types
Release 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 Network
Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up a Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
What 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
Setting up your Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth Network
Connecting to a Bluetooth Network
Setting Up a Network
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer Tracking Software
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell 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 Problems
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Problems 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
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer 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
No sound from integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
Video and Display Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
If the display is blank
If only part of the display is readable
If the display is difficult to read
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
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Before You Begin
Using the Operating System CD
Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
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Reinstalling Windows XP
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Hard Drive
Screws
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Pull-tab
Optical Drives
Removing and Installing Optical Drives
About the Device Security Screw
Foam packaging Hard drive
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Memory
Screws Memory module cover
Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B
Memory module Securing clips
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Tab in connector slot
Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a
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Memory module Securing clips Per connector
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Modem Optional
Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector
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Mini-Card
Antenna cables
Metal securing tabs Mini-Card
Removing the Hinge Cover
Hinge Cover
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Hinge cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Keyboard Keyboard cable
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Card connector Adding and Replacing Parts
Screw Card carrier
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-cell battery
Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
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Contacting Dell
Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support
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Customer Service
Country Code Sales
Main
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Customer Service Fax
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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Viewing the System Setup Screen
Using the System Setup Program
System Setup Screen
Appendix
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Touch Pad
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Floppy Drive
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
CDs and DVDs
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
ALS ambient light sensor
Glossary
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System tray See notification area
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Video resolution See resolution
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Index
Index
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See hard drive
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