Dell Insp 640 M Manual
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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 optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 101) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics on page 81). Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical- reference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License AgreementDell™ Product Information Guide
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
Finding Information13 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 discussions with technical support Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel ® Pe n t i u m® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. Dell Support Website — support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. To download Notebook System Software: 1Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer, and click Submit. 5Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities , and click Dell Notebook System Software . Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the taskbar. For more information, see Dell Support Utility on page 84. How to use Windows XP How to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3Click the topic that describes your problem. 4Follow the instructions on the screen. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
14Finding Information 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 installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating 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. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
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) 1 92 5 8 3 7 104 6 11
16A Tour of Your Computer 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 outlet, the light operates as follows: Solid green: 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 (or the computer is turned off). Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
A Tour of Your Computer17 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 on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Key Combinations on page 34. Mute the sound. Turn the volume down. Turn the volume up. Play or pause. Play the previous track. Play the next track. Stop. Launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft ® Windows® Media Center Edition. See Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ on page 46.
18A Tour of Your Computer 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 with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. To 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 . 9 A
A Tour of Your Computer19 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 information, see the instructions included with the device. AIR VENT—The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. 1security cable slot2air vent3S-video TV-out connector 4IEEE 1394 connector5microphone connector6headphone connector 75-in-1 media memory card reader8ExpressCard slot 345 26781
20A Tour of Your Computer 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 xD-Picture Card EXPRESSCARD SLOT—Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see Using ExpressCards on page 65. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC cards.Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Attach a microphone to the connector. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.