Dell Insp 640 M Manual

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Right Side View
OPTICAL DRIVE BAY—You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. 
For more information, see Optical Drives on page 114.
OPTICAL DRIVE-TRAY EJECT BUTTON—Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive.
USB 
CONNECTORS
MODEM
 CONNECTOR (RJ-11)
 
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do 
not plug a telephone line into the network...

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NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45)
VIDEO CONNECTOR
Back View
USB CONNECTORS
AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR—Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the 
DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow lights next to the 
connector indicate activity for wired network communications.
For information on using the network adapter, see the online...

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 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power 
strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip 
or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
 
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, 
and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
Bottom View
BATTERY—When a battery is...

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PROCESSOR AND THERMAL MODULE COVER—Covers the processor and thermal module. 
MODEM/MINI CARD/WIRELESS COVER—Covers the compartment that contains the modem, Mini Card, and 
internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see page 121.
OPTICAL-DRIVE LOCKING SCREW—Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see 
Optical Drives on page 114. 
HARD DRIVE—Stores software and data. For more information, see Hard Drive on page 111 and...

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Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
 NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service 
provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
 Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections 
are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
 DSL connections that provide...

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 If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, 
click 
Set up my connection manually.
 If you have a CD, click 
Use the CD I got from an ISP.
5Click Next.
If you selected 
Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions 
on the screen to complete the setup.
 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.
6Click the appropriate option under How do you want...

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3On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next.
4On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD 
and click 
Next.
5When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not 
click 
Next at this time.
To copy data from the old computer:
1
On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD.
2On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform...

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6When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not 
click
Next.
7Go to the old computer.
To copy data from the old computer:
1
On the old computer, insert the wizard disk.
2Click the Start button and click Run.
3In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable 
media) and click 
OK.
4On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
5On the Which computer is this?...

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Printer Cable
Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may not 
come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your 
printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, 
the cable may arrive in the box in which your computer was shipped. 
Connecting a USB Printer
 NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is...

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Power Protection Devices
Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:
 Surge protectors
 Line conditioners
 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Surge Protectors
Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer 
from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge 
protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of...