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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 640M/ E1405 Owner's Manual Model PP19L www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal 171. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Information in
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    Transferring Information to a New Computer 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Setting Up a Printer 28 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Power Protection
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    Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 34 Power Management 34 Speaker Functions 35 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 35 Touch Pad 36 Customizing the Touch Pad 36 5 Using a Battery 37 Battery Performance 37 Checking the Battery Charge 38 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 38 Microsoft
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    Replacing the Battery 41 Storing a Battery 42 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Adjusting the Volume 45 Adjusting the Picture 45 Microsoft® Windows® XP 45 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 46 If the computer is on or in standby mode 46 If the
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    Network Card 75 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 76 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN a Mobile Broadband Network 76 Bluetooth Network 77 Setting up your Bluetooth Connection 77 Connecting to a Bluetooth Network 77 9 Securing Your
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    10 Troubleshooting 81 Dell Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility 84
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    Windows XP System Restore 104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105 Using the Operating System CD 107 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive
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    Hinge Cover 125 Replacing the Hinge Cover 127 Keyboard 127 Removing the Keyboard 127 Replacing the Keyboard 128 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 128 Coin-Cell Battery 130 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 131
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    Appendix 165 Using the System Setup Program 165 Viewing the System Setup Screen 165 System Setup Screen 165 Commonly Used Options 166 Cleaning Your Computer 167 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 167 Touch Pad 167 Floppy Drive 168 CDs and DVDs 168 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 168
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    users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11
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    It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical
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    customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such premier.support.dell.com. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and
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    System CD. See "Using the Operating System CD" on page 107. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. 14
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    Computer Front View 11 1 2 3 10 4 9 5 8 6 1 display latch release 4 device status lights 7 speakers 10 keyboard and wireless status lights 7 2 display 5 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons 11 display latches (2) 3 power button 6 media control buttons 9 keyboard A Tour of Your Computer 15
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    the Start menu instead of pressing the power button. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged
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    Stop. Launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition. See "Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™" on O A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations" on
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    LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press .
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    2 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 7 5-in-1 media memory card 8 reader air vent microphone connector ExpressCard slot 3 available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. A I R V E N T - The computer uses fans to create airflow
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    your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach a microphone to the connector
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    U T T O N - Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppydrive cable. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) To use the
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    Back View 12 USB CONNECTORS 1 USB connectors (2) 2 AC adapter connector Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppydrive cable. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attaches an
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    . Bottom View 1 2 3 4 9 8 5 7 6 1 battery 2 4 fan vent 5 7 optical-drive locking screw 8 memory module cover processor and thermal module cover hard drive 3 battery-bay latch release 6 modem/Mini-Card/ wireless cover 9 battery charge gauge B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed
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    , see "Hard Drive" on page 111 and "Hard drive problems" on page 86. The size displayed for your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of the drive before any operating system or programs are installed. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - Provides information on the battery charge status
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    network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
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    setup. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 86. If service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system
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    1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive: and click Next. 5 Insert the removable
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    NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in some
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    a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came
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    have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a UPS. Connect other devices, such
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    Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on
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    3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 32 Using the Display
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    Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 33
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    Key Combinations System Functions Battery Opens the Task Manager window. CD or DVD Tray Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. This feature is not supported in Dell MediaDirect. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 38.
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    and Opens the System Properties dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help
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    button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch
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    For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your
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    damage. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed
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    on using the Power Management Wizard. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 37 for more information on conserving battery power. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out
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    41) in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: system data to a reserved area on the hard drive devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually
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    temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 96. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the
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    device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then slide the battery from the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery
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    and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 43
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    To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. Move backward within the current track. Pause. Move
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    If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Using
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    button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You will need the installation software to reinstall these media applications
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    is still equipped with the original factory-installed hard drive but: - Dell MediaDirect is not working properly. - Dell MediaDirect fails to launch when you press the Dell MediaDirect button. - You need to reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. • You are receiving this kit with a new
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    Windows XP operating system. Once you have prepared your hard drive, you can reinstall your hardware drivers and software programs (see the Dell Reinstall Guides at support.dell.com). Then follow the instructions in "Reinstalling the Dell MediaDirect Software." Preparing the Hard Drive for the Dell
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    to partition a single partitioned hard drive with an operating system installed on it. To reinstall the Dell MediaDirect software: 1 Insert the Reinstallation CD into the optical drive. The Dell MediaDirect™ window opens. 2 Press to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. A message appears indicating
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    a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell), enable you to connect the computer to a TV. 1 2 1 S-video red) component videooutput connector 2 component video adapter 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 Pb (blue) component video- 6 Y (green)
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    S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV. It is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. NOTE: See the diagrams at the beginning of each subsection to help you determine which
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    connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the
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    2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 3 S/PDIF digital audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your
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    video adapter cable. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the
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    connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 3 composite video adapter 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector
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    connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display
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    1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite
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    cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 63 to ensure that the
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    headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display
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    Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable 60 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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    the component video adapter. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on
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    main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. NOTE: Your DVD software may vary. Please review the setup instructions included with
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    , see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select
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    64 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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    Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types See "Specifications" on page 157 for information on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and
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    automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. For
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    digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Media
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    procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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    : Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the card in to release and remove the card or blank. Save the blank to use when no media memory card is installed in the slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and
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    70 Using ExpressCards
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    end of the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector. NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall connector. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files
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    labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is a series of
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    Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The wireless network card's name and Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the manufacturer's instructions
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    process completes. 14 See the documentation broadcast name is Service Set Identifier instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell
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    see your wireless network documentation in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for your wireless
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    location, as long as the computer remains in the service area of your cellular service provider. What You Need to Establish a Mobile computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for instructions. The user's guide is available through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on
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    through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page
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    78 Setting Up a Network
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    the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer. Passwords Passwords prevent unauthorized
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    of security for data in your computer or hard drive. However, they are not foolproof. If contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 135). For your protection, Dell technical support staff to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer. Ask that
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    for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your
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    that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any questions that
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    the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you
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    is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software. The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment. The Dell Support icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 84 Troubleshooting
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    , and view Dell Support settings. For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network. 86 Troubleshooting
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    Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. Troubleshooting 87
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    Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 135. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. See "Drive Problems" on page 85. DATA ERROR - The hard drive cannot read the data. See "Drive Problems" on page 85. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - One or more memory
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    . Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD
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    I N - You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 111). If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 135. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - The optional
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    of charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE
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    section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you
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    of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO
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    a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell for assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 135. 94 Troubleshooting
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    error condition is related to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any
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    to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - When the power light is lit or blinking, the
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    memory modules (see "Optical Drives" on page 114). Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide it with another device, such as a lamp. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click
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    and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
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    in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. Troubleshooting 99
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    - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13
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    drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device
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    If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System
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    read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section
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    and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 102
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    deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec may
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    the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish hard-drive space. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to its original state. 106 Troubleshooting
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    your computer's hard drive, a message Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 102). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System
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    drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support
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    scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Turning Off window, click Turn off. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices
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    the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices
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    the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Adding and Replacing
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    Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Lift the cover off the computer and set it aside. 4 Use your finger to slide the hard drive toward the screw holes, and then use the pull-tab to lift the hard drive straight up to remove it from the computer. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts
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    seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 104. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return
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    packaging 2 hard drive Optical Drives About the Device Security Screw NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to prevent the module from being easily removed. Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay and a device security screw
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    it clicks. 7 Replace the security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the drive. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on
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    DIMM B (located on the bottom of the computer under the memory module cover) will be empty. Generally, if you are adding memory, you will install a memory module in connector DIMM B. If you are upgrading memory, you may need to install memory in both the DIMM A and B connectors, depending on the
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    computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b Slide the click, remove the module and reinstall it. Adding and Replacing Parts 117
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    7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Reinstall the hard drive. See "Hard Drive" on page 111. 9 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration
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    two screws in the battery bay as part of the hinge removal procedure. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Keyboard" on page 127. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 5 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing
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    Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 10 Reinstall the hard drive. See "Hard Drive" on page 111. 11 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration
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    any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on to the system board, and set it aside. b Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board, and
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    feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. b Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into the connector on the system board. c Replace the screw that secures the modem to the system board. 5 Replace the modem/Mini-Card/wireless cover. 122 Adding and
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    any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step . If you are replacing
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    -Card NOTICE: The connectors are color-keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 3 Install the replacement Mini-Card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini-Card, make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you click the card into
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    Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before
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    hinge cover on the right side. 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 indent 6 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. 126 Adding and Replacing Parts
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    computer upside down. 4 Replace the two screws in the battery bay. 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 41). Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic
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    tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest. Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself
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    damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology its cable and remove the card from the computer. 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the cable. 6 Then carefully insert the
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    Remove the hinge cover (see page 125). 3 Remove the keyboard (see page 127). 4 Use a plastic scribe to lift the battery upward to remove it from the system board. 1 1 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery When you replace the battery, insert it into the circular socket with the positive
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    Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell™ QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon, , in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
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    132 Dell™ QuickSet Features
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    Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries batteries, and the hard drive
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    drive to prevent loss of data. NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery that you have a charged battery available in case you are devices during flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff
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    City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com.ai E-mail: [email protected] General Support Website: www.dell.com.ag E-mail: [email protected] General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll
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    servers and EMC® storage products: [email protected] Customer Care Technical Support Technical Support Services Sales Aruba Website: www.dell.com.aw E-mail: [email protected] General Support Australia (Sydney) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail
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    Country Code: 673 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com/bb E-mail: [email protected] General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Tech Support for XPS Tech Support for all other Dell computers Tech Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Fax
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    ., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands E-mail: [email protected] General Support Chile (Santiago) Website: www.dell.com/cl Country Code: 56 E-mail: [email protected] City Code: 2 Sales and Customer Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Customer Care E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell
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    Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com/cr E-mail: [email protected] General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Customer Care Fax Technical Fax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS
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    Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address El Salvador Website: www.dell.com/ec E-mail: [email protected] General Support Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fi_support
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    Care Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax E-mail: [email protected] General Support E-mail: [email protected] General Support E-mail: [email protected] General Support Area Codes
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    City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and
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    02 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Sales Ireland Sales Dell Outlet Online Ordering HelpDesk 0870 907 4499 0870 907 4000 02 577 826 90 02 696 821 14 02 696 821 13 02 696 821 12 02 577 826 90 02 577 825
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    and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Faxbox Service
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    International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 Macao Country Code: 853 Website: support.euro.dell.com Support Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Care Fax Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll
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    Code: 4 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault
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    Code: 00 Country Code: 47 Panama Peru Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small
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    Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Poland (Warsaw) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 011 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 48 Customer Service Phone City Code: 22 Customer Care Sales Customer
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    Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 NOTE: The phone numbers in this section should be called from within Singapore or Malaysia only. Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS Technical Support 020 140 14 44 08
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    Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Taiwan Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 002 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 886 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical
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    Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/form/home.asp Sales Home and Small Business Sales
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    , and healthcare) Customer Service and Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Dell Sales Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) Software and Peripherals Sales Spare Parts Sales Extended Service and Warranty Sales Fax Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech
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    Code Country Code City Code U.S. Virgin Islands Venezuela Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail: [email protected] General Support Website: www.dell.com/ve E-mail: [email protected] General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1-877-702
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    156 Contacting Dell
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    ™ Solo processor or Intel® Core™ Duo processor 32-KB x2 I-cache 32-KB x2 D-cache 2 MB 533 MHz and 667MHz System Information System chip set Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus Mobile Intel 945GM Express 64 bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses
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    card connector 36.8 x 29.3 x 4.75 mm size Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory two SODIMM connectors 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini-Card Modem Network adapter
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    Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls v.92 56K MDC softmodem internal HDA bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini-Card Wi
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    WXGA+ Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA WXGA+ Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 14.1-inch WXGA and 14.1-inch WXGA+ 206 mm (8.11 inches) 320 mm (12.59 inches) 357.74 mm
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    .8 mm (8.14 inches) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours (6-cell) 3 hours (9-cell) Battery operating time varies conditions. See "Power Problems" on page 96. See "Using a Battery" on page 37 for more information on battery life. 500 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35
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    Height 38.6 mm (1.52 inches) Width 330 mm (12.99 inches) Depth 243 mm (9.56 inches) Weight (with 6-cell battery, CDRW/DVD combo, and 40G hard drive): Configurable to less than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage
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    in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating. Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft)
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    164 Specifications
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    system, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 13. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive
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    a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an
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    procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your computer with a soft cloth
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    use on DVDs. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default
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    Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or ExpressCard accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause
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    Product name: Model number: Company name: Dell™ Inspiron™ 640M/ E1405 PP19L Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512- only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 170 Appendix
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    console. ASF is designed to be platform- and operating system-independent. B backup - A copy of a program or data file on a floppy, CD, DVD, or hard drive. As a precaution, back up the data files from your hard drive regularly. battery - A rechargeable internal power source used to operate portable
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    hard drive for audio and software programs. CD drive - A drive that Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings. controller - A chip that controls the transfer of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices
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    that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device - Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIN connector - A round, six-pin connector that conforms to
  • Dell Inspiron 640m | Owner's Manual - Page 174
    - Software that interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. H hard drive - A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. 174 Glossary
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    tiny electronic components are fabricated for use in computer, audio, and video equipment. IDE - integrated device electronics - An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive. IEEE 1394 - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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    to the Internet and exchange e-mail. module bay - A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. monitor - The high-resolution TV-like device that displays computer output. mouse - A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on your
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    hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are Plug and Play compliant. POST - power-on self-test - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected
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    drive speed is often measured in rpm. RTC - real time clock - Battery-powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer. RTCRST - real-time clock reset - A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems
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    controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to
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    memory is usually faster than system memory. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display. video mode - A mode that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor. Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems
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    a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of .exe. You can unzip a self-extracting file by double-clicking it. Zip drive - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip disks. Zip disks are slightly larger than regular floppy
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    182 Glossary
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    connecting audio device, 49 Mobile Broadband network, 76 TV, 49 WLAN, 72 D Dell contacting, 135, 170 support policy, 169 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 81, 84 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 82 starting from your hard drive, 81 Dell MediaDirect, 17 about, 46 problems, 94 Dell
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    connecting to a USB connector, 21-22 H hard drive description, 24 problems, 86 replacing, 111 returning to Dell, 113 hardware conflicts, 103 Dell Diagnostics, 81, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 103 Help and Support Center, 13 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 40 hinge cover
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    , 114 swapping devices, 114 monitor problems, 99 switching the video image, 31 N network problems, 96 QuickSet, 131 network connector description, 22 O operating system CD, 14 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 104 Operating System CD, 14 optical drive description, 21 optical-drive-tray eject
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    131 QuickSet Help, 14 R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 104 resolution setting, 31 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 81, 84 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 11 scanner problems, 97 screen. See monitor security device security screw, 114 security
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    , 98 W warranty information, 11 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 102 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 103 Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 40 Program Compatibility Wizard, 94 reinstalling, 14, 104 standby mode, 39 System Restore, 104 wireless turning
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