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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 640M/ E1405 Owner’ s Manual Model PP19L.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential da mage to hardware or loss of da ta and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for propert y damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 A T our of Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents 3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Playing CDs or DVDs .
6 Contents Media Memory Card Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Installing a Media Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Removing a Media Memo ry Card or Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 10 T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dell T echnical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Contents Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 9 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Installing a Memory Modu le in Connector DIMM B . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Installing a Memory Modu le in Connector DIMM A . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Modem (Optional) .
10 Contents 16 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Using the Sy stem Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Sy stem Setup Screen .
Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not sh ip with your computer . So me features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer .
12 Finding Information • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows License Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer .
Finding Information 13 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online disc ussion with other Del.
14 Finding Information • Information on network activit y , the P ower Management W izard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To v i e w Dell QuickSet Help , right-click the icon in the Microsoft ® W indows ® taskbar .
A T our of Y our Computer 15 A T our of Y our Computer Front V iew 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers 8 touch pad bu.
16 A T our of Y our Computer DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Slide and hold to release the di splay latches and open the display . DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "" on page 31. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode.
A T our of Y our Computer 17 TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mouse. MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS — Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. SPEAKERS — T o adjust the volume of the inte grated speakers, press the media control buttons or speak er-volume keyboar d shortcuts.
18 A T our of Y our Computer KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the k eyboard indicate the following: DISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed. T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
A T our of Y our Computer 19 Left Side V iew CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Rest ricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
20 A T our of Y our Computer S- VIDEO TV- OUT CONNECTOR IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-s peed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
A T our of Y our Computer 21 Right Side V iew OPTICAL DRIVE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay . F or more information, see "Optical Drives" on page 114. OPTICAL DRIVE - TRAY EJECT BUTTON — P ress this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive.
22 A T our of Y our Computer NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) VIDEO CONNECTOR Back V iew USB CONNECTORS AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power requir ed by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your compute r turned either on or off.
A T our of Y our Computer 23 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with elec trical outlets worldwide. Howeve r , power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Usin g an incompatible cable or improperly co nnecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may caus e fire or equipment damage.
24 A T our of Y our Computer PROCESSOR AND THERMAL MODULE COVER — Covers the processor and thermal module. MODEM /M INI C ARD / WIRELESS COVER — Covers the compartment that contai ns the modem, Mini Card , and internal card with Bluetooth wir eless tech nology .
Setting Up Y our Computer 25 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offering s vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
26 Setting Up Y our Computer • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not r eceive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually . • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP . 5 Click Next . If you selected Set up my connection manually , continue to step 6.
Setting Up Y our Computer 27 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next . 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next . 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to yo ur old or source computer .
28 Setting Up Y our Computer 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next . 7 Go to the old computer . T o copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer , insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Ru n .
Setting Up Y our Computer 29 Printer Cable Y our printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cabl e. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cabl e separately , ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer .
30 Setting Up Y our Computer Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failur es: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible .
Using the Display 31 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery po wer , you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comforta ble setting by pressing <Fn> an d the up- or down-arrow k ey on the keyboar d.
32 Using the Display 3 Under Pick a task... , click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control P anel icon , click Display . 4 T ry different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution . NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 33 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an ext ernal k eyboard. Each k ey on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad k eys.
34 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display Functions Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology) Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window .
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 35 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the charac ter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and click K eyboard . F or information about the Control P anel, see the W indows Help and Support Center .
36 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to al low you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and touch pa d buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
Using a Battery 37 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warr anty for your com puter , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer .
38 Using a Battery CAUTION: Do not dispose of batterie s with household waste. When your ba ttery no longer ho lds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environm ental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery . See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide .
Using a Battery 39 Check the Battery Health NOTE: Y ou can check battery health in on e of two way s: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For informa tion about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar , and click Help .
40 Using a Battery T o enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click T urn off computer , and then click Stand by . or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced.
Using a Battery 41 Configuring Power Management Settings Y ou can use the QuickSet P ower Management W iza rd or W indows P ower Options Properties to configure the power management settings on your computer . • T o access the QuickSet P ower Management W izard, do uble-click the icon in the taskbar .
42 Using a Battery T o remove the battery : 1 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 43 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer wh ile playing CDs or DVDs.
44 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia T o format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 45 Adjusting the V olume NOTE: When the speakers are mu ted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms ( or P rograms) → Accessories → Entertainment (or Multimedia ), and then click V olume Control .
46 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 3 Under Pick a task... , click Change the screen resolution . 4 In the Display P roperties window , click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels . 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality , and then click Medium (16 bit) .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 47 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help The Dell media application on your computer prov ides help information.
48 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Repairing Dell MediaDirect NOTE: See "Repair Utility CD" to verify tha t you need to repair Dell MediaDirect rather than re install it. If you use the Repair Utility CD when you should be reinstalling Dell MediaDirect, the process may not complete properly .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 49 T o create a partition on your har d drive: 1 P ress the <F8> key to agr ee to the license agreement while you are installing W indows XP 2 When the setup partition window appears, use th e arrow keys to select the unpartitioned space.
50 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Y our computer has an S-video TV -out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell), enable you to connect the computer to a TV .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 51 Y our TV has either an S-video input connector , a composite video-input connector , or a component video-input connector .
52 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: Y ou can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out con nector on the com puter (without the TV/digital audio adapter c able) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/ PDIF digital audio.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 53 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or th e audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S- video TV -out connector on your computer .
54 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-vide o output connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable int o the S-video input co nnector on the TV .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 55 Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.
56 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV . 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cabl e into the headphone connector on the computer .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 57 1 T urn 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 vide o cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter .
58 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that yo u connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 59 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video ad apter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video- output connectors on the component video adapter .
60 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV -out connector 2 component video adapter 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard aud.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 61 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video ad apter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video- output connectors on the component video adapter .
62 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio NOTE: Y our DVD software may vary. Please review the setu p instructions included wi th your DVD software. If your computer has a D VD drive, you ca n enable digital audio for D VD playback.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 63 8 Click the arrows beside the Dynamic range compression option to select the most suitable option. 9 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu scr een.
64 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia.
Using ExpressCards 65 Using ExpressCards ExpressCard T ypes See "Specifications" on page 157 for information on supported ExpressCar ds. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. ExpressCard Blanks Y our computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the Expr essCard slot.
66 Using ExpressCards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o install an ExpressCar d: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing u p. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the car d.
Using ExpressCards 67 Save a blank to use when no ExpressCar d is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Media Memory Card T ypes The 5-in-1 media memory card r eader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stor ed on a memory card.
68 Using ExpressCards Installing a Media Memory Card Y ou can install a media memory car d in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the car d . Media memory cards ar e generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot.
Using ExpressCards 69 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remo ve it from the computer . If you do no t stop the card in the configuration utility , you could lose data.
70 Using ExpressCards.
Setting Up a Network 71 Setting Up a Network Phy sically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your computer to a network th at is not wir eless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
72 Setting Up a Network 3 Click Checklist for creating a network . NOTE: Selecting the conne ction method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall prov ided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist.
Setting Up a Network 73 If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network car d. T o view detailed information about the wireless network car d: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click P roperties . The Wireless Network Connection P roperties window appears.
74 Setting Up a Network 11 Tu r n o n only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 T urn on your wireless router and wait for at lea st 2 minutes for the wir eless router to stabilize.
Setting Up a Network 75 T o determine which wireless configuration utilit y is managing your wireless network car d: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control P anel . 2 Double-click Network Connections . 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click V iew Available Wireless Networks .
76 Setting Up a Network Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides an easy way to monitor the status of your computer ’s wireless devices.
Setting Up a Network 77 NOTE: Before you connect to the Inte rnet, you must activate mobile broadba nd service through your cellular service provider . For instructions and fo r additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility , see the user's guide available throug h the Windows Help and Support Center .
78 Setting Up a Network.
Securing Y our Computer 79 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available anti theft device. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer .
80 Securing Y our Computer • Do not share your passwor d with other people. • Ensure that people ar e not watching you when you type your password. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or hard dr ive. However , they are not foolproof.
T roubleshooting 81 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provides proact ive e-mail notification of software and hardwar e updates for your computer . The service is free an d can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you r eceive notifications.
82 T roubleshooting 3 Diagnostics can be invoked one of two ways: a T urn on the computer . When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately .
T roubleshooting 83 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message a ppears with an error code and a description of the problem.
84 T roubleshooting 4 When the tests are completed, if you ar e running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD , remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen.
T roubleshooting 85 Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support Utility settings • Acc.
86 T roubleshooting Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS — The CD/D VD-R W drive must receive a ste ady str eam of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. T ry closing all programs before you write to the CD/D VD-RW .
T roubleshooting 87 C HECK THE M ICROSOFT O UTLOOK ® E XPRESS S ECURITY S ETTINGS — If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click T ools , click Options , and then click Security . 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark.
88 T roubleshooting Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentatio n for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.
T roubleshooting 89 H ARD - DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR — The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer , remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 111), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer , reinstall the hard drive, and r estart the computer .
90 T roubleshooting M EMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you ar e attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility . Shut down the computer , wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. T ry to run the program again.
T roubleshooting 91 S ECTOR NOT FOUND — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. Y ou may have a defective sector or corrupted F A T on the hard drive. R un the Windows error -checki ng utility to check the file structure on the har d drive.
92 T roubleshooting I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN E XPRESS C ARD NOT PROVIDED BY D ELL — Contact the ExpressCar d manufacturer . IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
T roubleshooting 93 T O VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer . 2 Disconnect the external keyboar d. 3 T urn on the computer . 4 F rom the W indows desktop, click the Start button, point to All P rograms → Accessories , and click Notepad .
94 T roubleshooting C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary , uninstall and then re install the program. Softwar e usually includes installation instructions in i ts documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
T roubleshooting 95 Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with th e operating system installed on your computer . • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum har dwa re requir ements needed to run the software.
96 T roubleshooting Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the side of the co mputer and the network port or device.
T roubleshooting 97 C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
98 T roubleshooting C HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. U NLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanner is unlock ed if it has a locking tab or button.
T roubleshooting 99 R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 pl ayers overrides the Windows volume setting.
100 T roubleshooting C HECK THE BATTERY — If you are using a battery to power yo ur computer , the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter , and turn on the computer .
T roubleshooting 101 Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboard. All devices r equire a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device.
102 T roubleshooting Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver , use W indows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the pr eviously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel .
T roubleshooting 103 7 Click the Install button (if present) to begin installing th e driver or utility . At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option.
104 T roubleshooting Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem Y ou can r estore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft ® W indows ® XP System Restore r eturns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files.
T roubleshooting 105 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restor e your computer . The Select a Restore P oint screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available re stor e points appear in boldface type.
106 T roubleshooting Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last me thod to r estore your op erating system. PC Restore restor es your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer . Any programs or files added since you received your computer—includ ing data files—ar e permanently deleted from the hard drive.
T roubleshooting 107 T o remove PC Restor e: 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator . 2 In W indows Explorer , go to c:dellutilitiesDSR . 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe . NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator , a message appears stating th at you must log on as administrator .
108 T roubleshooting Reinstalling Windows XP T o reinstall W indows XP , perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they ar e listed.
Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer .
110 Adding and Replacing Parts Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protec t your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 111 6 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay . See "Optical Drives" on page 114. 7 P ress the power button to ground the system board. 8 Remove any installed ExpressCar ds from the Expr essCar d slot.
112 Adding and Replacing Parts T o replace the har d drive in the hard drive bay : 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 109. 2 T urn the computer over , and loosen the t wo captive screws in the hard drive cover . NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging.
Adding and Replacing Parts 113 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use exces sive force, you may damage the connector .
114 Adding and Replacing Parts Optical Drives About the Device Security Screw NOTE: Y ou do not need to install the dev ice security screw unless you want to prevent the module from being easily removed.
Adding and Replacing Parts 115 5 P u ll the drive straight out of the module bay . 6 P u sh the new drive straight into the module bay until it clicks. 7 Replace the security device screw . 8 T urn the computer right-side up and open the display . 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the drive.
116 Adding and Replacing Parts The computer has two memory module connectors labeled "DIMM A" and "DIMM B." Connector DIMM A (located under the keyboar d) holds the basic memo ry module as configured from the factory .
Adding and Replacing Parts 117 NOTICE: If you need to install memory mo dules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled “DIMM A” before you install a module in the conn ector labeled “DIM M B.” Insert memo ry modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector .
118 Adding and Replacing Parts 6 Replace the memory module co ver and tighten the screws. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcin g the cover to close may damage your computer . 7 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect th e AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
Adding and Replacing Parts 119 3 Remove the hinge cover . See "Hinge Cover" on page 125. NOTE: Ensure that you remove the two screws in the batter y bay as part of the hinge removal procedure. 4 Remove the keyboar d. See "Keyboar d" on page 127.
120 Adding and Replacing Parts 7 Replace the keyboar d. See "Keyboar d" on page 127. 8 Replace the hinge cover . See "Hinge Cover" on page 125. NOTE: Ensure that you replace the two sc rews inside the battery bay as part of the hinge replacement procedure.
Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Modem (Optional) If you order ed the optional modem at the same time that you order ed your computer , the modem is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in th is section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
122 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you fe el resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. b Align the modem with the screw holes and pr ess the modem into the connector on the system board.
Adding and Replacing Parts 123 Mini-Card If you order ed a Mini-Card with your co mputer , the card is alr eady installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in th is section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
124 Adding and Replacing Parts 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-Car d: NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the Mini-Card, make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you click the card into place.
Adding and Replacing Parts 125 Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
126 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 T urn the computer right-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it r ests on your work surface. NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the hinge cover , do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously .
Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the cover into place. 2 P ress from left to right unti l the cover snaps into place. 3 Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 4 Replace the two screws in the battery bay .
128 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Keyboard NOTICE: T o avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing th e keyboard, hook the six tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place. 1 Connect the keyboar d cable to the system board.
Adding and Replacing Parts 129 NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the sy stem board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer . If you order ed a card with Bluetooth wir eless technolo gy with your computer , the card is alre ady installed.
130 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedure s, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Dell™ QuickSet Features 131 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be av ailable on your computer . Dell™ QuickSet provides you with ea sy access to configure or view the following t.
132 Dell™ QuickSet Features.
T raveling With Y our Computer 133 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and store it in .
134 T raveling With Y our Computer T ravel T ips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical driv e to prevent loss of data. NOTICE: Do not check the co mputer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on your comput er to maximize battery op erating time.
Contacting Dell 135 Contacting Dell T o contact Dell electronically , you can access the following websites: • www .dell.com • support.dell.com (support) F or specific web addresses for your country , find t he appropriate country section in the table below .
136 Contacting Dell Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 We b s i t e : www .dell.com.ar E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC ® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.
Contacting Dell 137 Barbados W ebsite: www .dell.com/bb E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 1-800-534-3142 Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 W ebsite: support.
138 Contacting Dell Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated Hardwar e and W arranty Support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Service (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Service (med.
Contacting Dell 139 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support website: support.dell.com.cn T echnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.
140 Contacting Dell Costa Rica We b s i t e : www .dell.com/cr E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 0800-012-0231 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.
Contacting Dell 141 El Salvador W ebsite: www .dell.com/ec E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 800-6132 F inland (Helsinki) International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: fi_support@dell.
142 Contacting Dell Germany (F rankfurt) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 69 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.
Contacting Dell 143 Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support E-mail: HK_support@Dell.
144 Contacting Dell Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.
Contacting Dell 145 Jamaica E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support (dial from within Jamaica only) 1-800-440-9205 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.
146 Contacting Dell Korea (Seoul) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 82 City Code: 2 E-mail: krsupport@dell.com Support toll-free: 080-200-3800 Support (Dimension, PDA, Electronics and Acces.
Contacting Dell 147 Malaysia (P enang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dell Pr ecision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) t o l l - .
148 Contacting Dell Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com T echnical Support for XPS 020 674 45 94 T echnical Suppor.
Contacting Dell 149 P oland (W arsaw) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: pl_support_tech@dell.
150 Contacting Dell Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 NOTE: The phone numbers in this section should be called from within Singapore or Malay sia only.
Contacting Dell 151 Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Home and Small Business T echnical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 90.
152 Contacting Dell Ta i w a n International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 We b s i t e : support.ap.dell.com E-mail: ap_support@dell.com T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimensi.
Contacting Dell 153 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.
154 Contacting Dell U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll-fre.
Contacting Dell 155 U.S. V irgin Islands E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support 1-877-702-4288 V enezuela W e bsite: www .dell.com/ve E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.
156 Contacting Dell.
Specifications 157 Specifications Processor P rocessor type Intel ® Cor e™ Solo processor or Intel ® Core™ Duo processor L1 cache 32-KB x2 I-cache 32-KB x2 D-cache L2 cache 2 MB External bus fre.
158 Specifications 5-in-1 Media Card Reader 5-in-1 media memory card controller Ricoh R5C832 5-in-1 media memory card connector 5-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported MS MS P ro SD/SDIO MMC xD CF T ype I/II & IBM ® Microdrive through ExpressCar d adapter 5-in-1 media memory card connector size 36.
Specifications 159 Communications Modem: Ty p e v .92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface internal HDA bus Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system boar d W ireless internal Mini-Card W i-F i .
160 Specifications Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) 14.1-inch WXGA and 14.1-inch WXGA+ Dimensions: Height 206 mm (8.11 inches) Wi d t h 320 mm (12.59 inches) Diagonal 357.
Specifications 161 Battery T ype 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 49 mm (1.93 inches) (6 cell) 60.1 mm (2.37 inches) (9 cell) Height 24 mm (0.94 inch) Wi d t h 206.8 mm (8.14 inches) W eight 0.
162 Specifications Rated output voltage 19.5 +/–1.0 VDC Dimensions: Height 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) Wi d t h 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) W eight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Phy sical Height 38.
Specifications 163 Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half -sine pulse for operating. Also measured with har d drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half - sine pulse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.
164 Specifications.
Appendix 165 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatically configure most of the options available in the sy stem setup program, thus overriding options that you set throug h the sy stem setup progra m.
166 Appendix The window at the bottom tells you how to control the system setu p program with key functions. Use these keys to select a category , modify its settings, or exit the system setup program. Commonly Used Options Certain options requir e that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect.
Appendix 167 3 T urn on the computer . Wh en the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the W indows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desktop.
168 Appendix Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive head s with a swab. Y ou might accide ntally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating. Clean your floppy drive using a commercially availab le cleaning kit. These kits contain pretr eated floppies to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation.
Appendix 169 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating sy stem and some of the soft war e programs that are installed on the computer during th e manufacturing process (Microsoft ® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on).
170 Appendix If necessary , consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an e xperienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The following information is provided on the devi ce or dev.
Glossary 171 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer . A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
172 Glossary bootable disk — A disk that you can use to start your computer . In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. bps — bits per second — The standard unit for measuring data transmission speed.
Glossary 173 DDR2 SDR AM — double-data-rate 2 SDRAM — A type of DDR SDR AM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to b oost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device — Hardwar e such as a disk drive, printer , or keyboar d that is installed in or connected to your computer .
174 Glossary ENERGY ST AR ® — Environmental P rotection Agency requir ements that decrease the overall consumption of electricity . EPP — enhanced parallel po rt — A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission. ESD — electrostatic dischar ge — A rapid discharge of static electricity .
Glossary 175 heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. help file — A file that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. Some help files are associated with a particular program, such as Help in Microsoft W ord.
176 Glossary L LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio wa ves to form a wide area network (W AN).
Glossary 177 NVRAM — nonvolatile random a ccess memory — A type of memory that stores data wh en the computer is turned off or loses its external power source. NVR AM is used for maintaining computer configur ation information such as date, time, and other system setup options that you can set.
178 Glossary readme file — A text file included with a softwar e package or hardwar e product. T ypically , readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or correc tions that have not yet been documented. read-only — Data and/or files you can view but cannot edit or delete.
Glossary 179 software — Anything that can be stored electronically , such as computer files or programs. S/PDIF — Sony/Philips Digital Interface — An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without conv erting it to and from an analog format, which could degrade the quality of the file.
180 Glossary UTP — unshielded twisted pair — Describes a type of cable used in most tele phone networks and some computer networks. P airs of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against electrom agnetic interference, rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of wir es to protect against interference.
Glossary 181 Z ZIF — zero insertion force — A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no str ess applie d to either the chip or its socket.
182 Glossary.
Index 183 Index Numbers 5-in-1 media memory car d rea d e r , 6 7 A audio connectors, 20 audio device connecting, 4 9 enabling, 6 2 audio . See sound B battery charge gauge, 3 8 charging, 4 1 checking.
184 Index 184 Index device status lights, 16 diagnostics D e l l , 81, 84 display adjusting brightness, 3 1 adjusting the size of icons, 1 3 1 adjusting the size of toolbars, 1 3 1 description, 1 6 re.
Index 185 key p ad numeric, 3 3 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 2 Service T ag, 1 2 lost computer , 80 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 4 6 description, 1 7 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect,.
186 Index 186 Index problems (continued) computer does not start up, 9 3 computer stops responding, 9 3 conflicts, 1 0 3 D e l l D i a g n o s t i c s , 81, 84 Dell MediaDir ect, 9 4 drives, 8 5 D VD .
Index 187 touch pad cleaning, 1 6 7 customizing, 3 6 description, 1 7 tracking softwar e protecting your computer , 8 0 transferring information to a new computer , 26 traveling with the computer by a.
188 Index 188 Index.
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