Owner’s Manual
Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505
Model PP20L
P/N MD402
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
August
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Contents
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Contents
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
6 Using Multimedia
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray
A program is designed for an earlier
Drivers
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contents
Finding Information
These labels are located on the bottom of your computer
To download Notebook System Software
The operating system is already installed on your computer
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Front View
Flashing orange The battery charge is low
Solid green The battery is charging
Flashing green The battery is almost fully charged
Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off
Mute the sound Turn the volume down Turn the volume up Play or pause
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following
Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S
USB C O N N E C T O R S
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
About Your Computer
Bottom View
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
E-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next
Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer
Create a Wizard Disk 1 Click the Start button
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Display Resolution
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
Using the Display
4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Display Functions
Power Management
Key Combinations
System Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
QuickSet Key Combinations
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Charge Gauge
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Power Management Modes
To enter standby mode
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Storing a Battery
Playing CDs or DVDs
Using Multimedia
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is turned on or in standby mode
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Component-out video and standard audio
S-video and standard audio Composite video and standard audio
S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV
Using Multimedia
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Using Multimedia
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
standard audio cable
Using Multimedia
1 composite video adapter
composite video cable
3 standard audio cable
Component Video and Standard Audio
1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter
1 component video adapter 2 component video cable
1 component video adapter 2 component video cable
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
3 component video cable
connectors
Using Multimedia
1 component video adapter 2 component video-output
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using Multimedia
ExpressCard Blanks
Using Cards
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCards
1 ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Media Memory Cards
Installing a Media Memory Card
Removing a Media Memory Card
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Setting Up a Network
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Network Setup Wizard
Wireless Local Area Network WLAN
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
To access the Help and Support Center
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Setting Up a Network
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Do not share your password with other people
Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Extended Test
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Error Messages
characters in filenames
L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I R E C T - Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital
M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
ExpressCard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
The computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
The computer does not start up
Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly
Dell MediaDirect problems
Other software problems
A solid blue screen appears
Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the
Memory Problems
Network Problems
network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN
Power Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
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
If the display is blank
If only part of the display is readable
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If the display is difficult to read
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
To start the Hardware Troubleshooter
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
1 Turn on the computer
Using the Operating System CD
1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs
Solving Problems
Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page
3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer
Optical Drive
notch
Hard Drive
1 optical drive
optical-drive security screw
1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module
4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module
Modem
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
hinge cover
scribe
1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page
antenna cables
Wireless Mini-Card
antenna cable connectors
1 Mini-Card
c Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector
Adding and Replacing Parts
Coin-Cell Battery
Display
8 Lift the display up and away from the computer
card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
1 card door
cable
Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell QuickSet Features
NOTE This feature may not be available on your computer
Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
support.dell.com support
Contacting Dell
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Printers, and Projectors for Relationship
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Contacting Dell
System Information
Specifications
Specifications
Processor
Memory
Ports and Connectors
Specifications
5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader
Audio
Specifications
Communications
Video
Specifications
Audio continued
Display
Touch Pad
Battery
Specifications
Keyboard
Physical
Battery continued
Specifications
AC Adapter
Environmental
Specifications
Specifications
Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
FCC Class B
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Model number
Macrovision Product Notice
Product name
Dell Inspiron 6400 and Inspiron E1505
Glossary
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Glossary
Numerics
Index
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