Dell Insp 640 M Manual

Finding Information11
Finding Information
 NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may 
not be available in certain countries.
 
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
 A diagnostic program for my computer
 Drivers for my computer 
 My device documentation
 Notebook System Software (NSS)Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be...

12Finding Information
 How to set up my computer Setup Diagram
 Service Tag and Express Service Code 
 Microsoft Windows License LabelService 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 support.
 Enter the Express 
Service Code to direct 
your call when 
contacting technical 
support. 
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here 

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 Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles 
from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked 
questions
 Community — Online discussion with other Dell 
customers
 Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such 
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
 Customer Care — Contact information, service call and 
order status, warranty, and repair information
 Service and support — Service call status and support 
history, service contract, online...

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 Information on network activity, the Power Management 
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell 
QuickSetDell QuickSet Help
To  v i e w  Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the   icon 
in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ 
QuickSet Features on page 131.
 How to reinstall my operating systemOperating System CD
NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may 
not ship with your computer.
The operating system is 
already...

A Tour of Your Computer15
A Tour of Your Computer
Front View
1display latch release2display3power button
4device status lights5touch pad6media control buttons
7speakers8touch pad buttons9keyboard
10keyboard and wireless 
status lights11display latches (2)
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DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE—Slide and hold to release the display latches and open the display.
DISPLAY—For more information about your display, see  on page 31.
POWER BUTTON—Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode.
 
NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer through the Start menu 
instead of pressing the power button. 
DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS
If the computer is connected to an electrical...

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TOUCH PAD—Provides the functionality of a mouse.
MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS—Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.
SPEAKERS—To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume 
keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see Speaker Functions on page 35.
TOUCH PAD BUTTONS—Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse.
KEYBOARD—The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For information...

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KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
DISPLAY LATCHES—Keep the display closed.Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable 
or disable wireless networking, press .
Turns on when a card with Bluetooth
® wireless 
technology is enabled. 
NOTE: The card...

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Left Side View 
 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. Restricting the airflow 
can damage the computer or cause a fire.
 
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
SECURITY CABLE SLOT—Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more...

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S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR
IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR—Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital 
video cameras.
AUDIO CONNECTORS
5-IN-1 MEDIA MEMORY CARD READER—Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, 
music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media 
memory cards:
 Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO
 MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick 
 Memory Stick PRO...