Dell Inspiron 9400 User Manual

Owner’s manual

Table of contents

Document Outline

Owner’s Manual
Contents
Finding Information
A Tour of 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
  - Standby Mode
- Configuring Power Management Settings
- Charging the Battery
- Replacing the Battery
- Storing a Battery
Dell™ QuickSet Features
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
- Playing CDs or DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
- Copying CDs and DVDs
- 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 Home and Office Network
- Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
- Network Setup Wizard
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
- Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
- Internet Connection Firewall
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
- 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
  - General
  - Mobile Broadband Network
- ExpressCard Problems
- 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
- Hard Drive
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
- Memory
- Modem
- Mini-Card
- Hinge Cover
- Keyboard
- Coin-Cell Battery
- Optical Drive
- Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Traveling With Your Computer
- Identifying Your Computer
- Packing the Computer
- Travel Tips
  - Traveling by Air
Specifications
Getting Help
- Obtaining Assistance
- Problems With Your Order
- Product Information
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- Before You Call
Appendix
- Using the System Setup Program
- Cleaning Your Computer
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  - FCC Class B
- Macrovision Product Notice
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Glossary
Index