Dell Inspiron 640M User Manual

Owner’s manual

This manual is related to the following products:

Inspiron E1405

Table of contents

Document Outline

Owner’s Manual
Contents
- Finding Information
A Tour of Your Computer
- Front View
- Left Side View
- Right Side View
- Back View
- Bottom View
Setting Up Your Computer
- Connecting to the Internet
  - Setting Up Your Internet Connection
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  - Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD
  - Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
- Setting Up a Printer
  - Printer Cable
  - Connecting a USB Printer
- Power Protection Devices
Using the Display
- Adjusting Brightness
- Switching the Video Image
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Numeric Keypad
- Key Combinations
- Touch Pad
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
Using a Battery
- Battery Performance
- Checking the Battery Charge
- Conserving Battery Power
  - Power Management Modes
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
- Charging the Battery
- Replacing the Battery
- Storing a Battery
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
- Playing CDs or DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
  - Microsoft® Windows® XP
- Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Using ExpressCards
- ExpressCard Types
- ExpressCard Blanks
- Installing an ExpressCard
- Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
- Media Memory Card Types
- Media Memory Card Blanks
- Installing a Media Memory Card
- Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
Setting Up a Network
- Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
- Network Setup Wizard
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
  - What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
  - Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
- Bluetooth Network
  - Setting up your Bluetooth Connection
  - Connecting to a Bluetooth Network
Securing Your Computer
- Security Cable Lock
- Passwords
- Computer Tracking Software
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Troubleshooting
- Dell Technical Update Service
- Dell Diagnostics
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
- Dell Support Utility
  - Accessing the Dell Support Utility
  - Clicking the Dell Support Icon
  - Double-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
  - If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
  - Hard drive problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
- Error Messages
- ExpressCard Problems
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems
  - External Keyboard problems
  - Unexpected characters
- Lockups and Software Problems
  - The computer does not start up
  - The computer stops responding
  - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
  - A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system
  - A solid blue screen appears
  - Dell MediaDirect problems
  - Other software problems
- Memory Problems
- Network Problems
- Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  - No sound from integrated speakers
  - No sound from external speakers
  - No sound from headphones
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- Video and Display Problems
  - If the display is blank
  - If the display is difficult to read
  - If only part of the display is readable
- Drivers
  - What Is a Driver?
  - Identifying Drivers
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
- Restoring Your Operating System
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
  - Using the Operating System CD
Adding and Replacing Parts
- Before You Begin
- Hard Drive
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
- Optical Drives
  - About the Device Security Screw
  - Removing and Installing Optical Drives
- Memory
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM A
- Modem (Optional)
- Mini-Card
- Hinge Cover
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
- Keyboard
  - Removing the Keyboard
  - Replacing the Keyboard
- Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
- Coin-Cell Battery
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ QuickSet Features
Traveling With Your Computer
- Identifying Your Computer
- Packing the Computer
- Travel Tips
  - Traveling by Air
Contacting Dell
Specifications
Appendix
- Using the System Setup Program
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  - FCC Class B
- Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
Index