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Dell PP19L owner manual 155, Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Contacting Dell

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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 DeviceWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting up your Bluetooth Connection Removing a Media Memory Card or BlankProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundIf only part of the display is readable 100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 Contents 100123 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128115 121168 165166 167Finding Information Setup Diagram Notification system installed on your computer. This For your configurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints Dell Support Utility is an automated upgradeQuickSet 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 Security cable slot Air vent Ieee 1394 connectorHeadphone connector Left Side ViewD I O C O N N E C T O R S Button Video connectorRight Side View Optical drive bay Optical drive-tray ejectConnects an external VGA-compatible monitor USB connectors AC adapter connectorBack View Bottom View Battery Memory module coverPage Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click FinishSetting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterLine Conditioners Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageUsing the Display Numeric keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Check the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management ModesHibernate 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 Microsoft Windows XP Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Volume icon Volume MeterDell MediaDirect button Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is on or in standby mode If the computer is off or in hibernate modeRepair 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 ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard TypesExpressCard 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 Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Network Setup WizardWhat 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 PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Clicking the Dell Support IconIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start upSolid 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 If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems No sound from headphones100 If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 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 107 Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CDReinstalling Windows XP Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 111 Hard DriveScrews Pull-tab Returning a Hard Drive to Dell113 Foam packaging Hard drive Removing and Installing Optical DrivesOptical Drives About the Device Security Screw115 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 127 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the KeyboardKeyboard Keyboard cable Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 128Screw Card carrier Card connector Adding and Replacing Parts129 Coin-cell battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery131 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 132 133 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTraveling by Air Travel TipsMail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support Contacting Dell135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 Main Customer Service147 Country Code Sales148 Country Code Customer Care Customer Service Fax149 Reception Desk Fax150 151 152 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge153 154 155 156 157 Specifications158 159 160 161 162 163 G 163Environmental 142 G164 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 167 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad168 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals170 Macrovision Product NoticeGlossary Glossary171 ALS ambient light sensor172 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

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