User Manuals: Dell Inspiron E1405 Laptop Computer

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Dell Inspiron E1405 Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron E1405 Owner's Manual (188 pages)

Dell Owner's Manual Dell Inspiron 640M, E1405

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.99 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 Tour of Your Computer

15
- Front View
  15
- Keyboard and Wireless Status Lights
  18
- Left Side View
  19
- Right Side View
  21
- Back View
  22
- Bottom View
  23
2 Setting up Your Computer

25
3 Using the Display

31
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

33
- Numeric Keypad
  33
- Key Combinations
  34
- 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 ® Windows ® Power Meter
    38
  - Charge Gauge
    38
  - Low-Battery Warning
    39
- Conserving Battery Power
  39
  - Power Management Modes
    39
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    41
- Charging the Battery
  41
- Replacing the Battery
  41
- Storing a Battery
  42
6 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

43
7 Using Expresscards

65
- Expresscard Types
  65
- Expresscard Blanks
  65
- Installing an Expresscard
  65
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  66
- Media Memory Card Types
  67
- Media Memory Card Blanks
  67
- Installing a Media Memory Card
  68
- Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
  69
8 Setting up a Network

71
9 Securing Your Computer

79
- Security Cable Lock
  79
- Passwords
  79
- Computer Tracking Software
  80
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  80
10 Troubleshooting

81
- Dell Technical Update Service
  81
- Dell Diagnostics
  81
- Dell Support Utility
  84
- Drive Problems
  85
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  86
- Error Messages
  88
- Expresscard Problems
  91
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  92
- Keyboard Problems
  92
  - External Keyboard Problems
    92
  - Unexpected Characters
    93
- Lockups and Software Problems
  93
- Memory Problems
  95
- Network Problems
  96
- Power Problems
  96
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    97
- Printer Problems
  97
- Scanner Problems
  98
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  98
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  99
- Video and Display Problems
  100
- Drivers
  101
  - What Is a Driver
    101
  - Identifying Drivers
    101
  - Reinstalling Software
    101
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    102
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  103
- Restoring Your Operating System
  104
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 to Dell
    113
- Optical Drives
  114
  - About the Device Security Screw
    114
  - Removing and Installing Optical Drives
    114
- Memory
  115
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B
    116
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM a
    118
- Modem (Optional)
  120
- Mini-Card
  123
- Hinge Cover
  125
  - Removing the 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
13 Traveling with Your Computer

133
- Identifying Your Computer
  133
- Packing the Computer
  133
- Travel Tips
  134
  - Traveling by Air
    134
14 Contacting Dell

135
15 Specifications

157
16 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
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    169
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    169
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  169
- Macrovision Product Notice
  170
Glossary

171
Index

183

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