Dell Inspiron 6400 User Manual

Owner’s manual

This manual is related to the following products:

Inspiron E1505

Table of contents

Document Outline

Owner’s Manual
Finding Information
About Your Computer
- Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
- 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
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 Multimedia
- Playing CDs or DVDs
- Copying CDs and DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
- Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Using Cards
- ExpressCards
- Media Memory Cards
  - Installing a Media Memory Card
  - Removing a Media Memory Card
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
Securing Your Computer
- Security Cable Lock
- Passwords
- Computer Tracking Software
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Solving Problems
- Dell Diagnostics
- 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
  - 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
  - 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
- Optical Drive
- Hard Drive
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
- Memory
- Modem
- Hinge Cover
- Keyboard
- Wireless Mini-Card
- Coin-Cell Battery
- Display
- Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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