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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 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting up your Bluetooth ConnectionRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 Contents100 If only part of the display is readable 100Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128 115121 123165 166167 168Finding Information Setup Diagram For your configuration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hintsDell Support Utility is an automated upgrade Notification system installed on your computer. ThisHow to reinstall my operating system Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by DellQuickSet 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 Ieee 1394 connector Headphone connectorLeft Side View Security cable slot Air ventD I O C O N N E C T O R S Video connector Right Side ViewOptical drive bay Optical drive-tray eject ButtonUSB connectors AC adapter connector Back ViewConnects an external VGA-compatible monitor Battery Memory module cover Bottom ViewPage Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection 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 CablePower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing 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 Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureVolume icon Volume Meter Microsoft Windows XPUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is on or in standby modeIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Dell MediaDirect buttonReinstallation CD Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpRepair 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 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 Configuring DVD Playback Using Headphones Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCardExpressCard Types ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCardMedia Memory Card Types Media Memory Card BlanksRelease button Installing a Media Memory Card In-1 media memory card 2 media memory card slotRemoving a Media Memory Card or Blank Using ExpressCards Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat 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 NetworkBluetooth Network Setting up your Bluetooth ConnectionConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenTroubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listedIeee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable100 What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers 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 Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginDell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD 107Reinstalling Windows XP Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 111Screws Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 113Pull-tab Removing and Installing Optical Drives Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw 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 Mini-Card 123Antenna cables Metal securing tabs Mini-Card Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Keyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard 127Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Keyboard128 Keyboard Keyboard cableCard connector Adding and Replacing Parts 129Screw Card carrier Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell batteryDell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133Travel Tips Traveling by AirContacting Dell 135Mail la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 Customer Service 147Country Code Sales Main148 Customer Service Fax 149Reception Desk Fax Country Code Customer Care150 151 Country Code Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge 152153 154 155 156 Specifications 157158 159 160 161 162 163 Environmental142 G 163 G164 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen AppendixChanging the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad 167Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 168Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 170Glossary 171ALS ambient light sensor Glossary172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 System tray See notification areaVideo resolution See resolution 180181 182 Index 183Index See hard drive 184185 186 187 188