Dell Insp 640 M Manual

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Configuring Power Management Settings
You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to 
configure the power management settings on your computer.
 To access the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, double-click the   icon in the taskbar. For more 
information about QuickSet, click the 
Help button in the Power Management Wizard.
 To access the 
Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ 
Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. For information on any field in the Power Options 
Properties
 window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the area 
corresponding to the information that you need.
Charging the Battery
 NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 
1 hour with the computer turned off. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in 
the computer as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is 
connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, 
the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.
If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may 
not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
The battery is too hot to start charging if the   light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect 
the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room 
temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.
For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see Power Problems on page 96.
Replacing the Battery
 CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the 
electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any 
other external cables from the computer.
 
NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage.
 
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only 
with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer; do not 
use a battery from other computers. 
 
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to 1 minute to 
complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 
						

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To 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.
2Ensure that the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode.
3Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then slide the battery 
from the bay.
To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges 
during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see Charging the 
Battery on page 41) before you use it.
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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 while playing CDs or DVDs.
1Press the eject button on the front of the drive.
2Pull out the tray.
3Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle.
 NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software 
necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and 
Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries). 
4Push the tray back into the drive. 
						

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To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came 
with your computer.
 NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs.
A CD player includes the following basic buttons:
A DVD player includes the following basic buttons:
For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).
Play.
Move backward within the current track.
Pause.
Move forward within the current track.
Stop.
Go to the previous track.
Eject.
Go to the next track.
Stop.
Restart the current chapter.
Play.
Fast forward.
Pause.
Fast reverse.
Advance a single frame while in pause mode.
Go to the next title or chapter.
Continuously play the current title or chapter.
Go to the previous title or chapter.
Eject. 
						

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Adjusting the Volume
 NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.
1Click the Start button, point to All Programs (or Programs)→ Accessories→ Entertainment (or 
Multimedia), and then click Volume Control.
2In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up 
or down to increase or decrease the volume.
For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window.
The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either click the 
 icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume 
control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen.
When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the 
following keys:
 Press   to increase volume. 
 Press   to decrease volume.
 Press   to mute volume.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the   icon in the taskbar and click Help.
Adjusting the Picture
If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory 
and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties.
Microsoft® Windows® XP 
1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.
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3Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.
4In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 
1024 by 768 pixels.
5Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit).
6Click OK.
 
Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ 
 NOTE: Dell MediaDirect™ is optional and may not ship with your computer. 
 
NOTE: Dell QuickSet is necessary for Dell MediaDirect to function. Changing or disabling QuickSet’s default 
settings can limit Dell MediaDirect’s functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet 
Features on page 131.
Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the front of the computer, to launch either Dell Media 
Experience or Dell MediaDirect. 
If the computer is on or in standby mode
If you press the Dell MediaDirect button while the computer is on or in standby mode, either 
Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on your system 
setup. 
If the computer is off or in hibernate mode
When your computer is off or in hibernate mode, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the 
computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 
 NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the 
hard drive. You will need the installation software to reinstall these media applications. Contact Dell for assistance. 
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Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
The Dell media application on your computer provides help information. When you launch the media 
application, click on the desktop icon for additional help.
Using the Dell MediaDirect™ Repair Utility CD or the Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation CD
Repair Utility CD
 NOTE: In some cases, the repair utility is stored on the Drivers and Utilities CD rather than the Repair Utility CD, or 
it may be available as a download.
Use the Repair Utility CD to repair Dell MediaDirect if:
 Your computer is still equipped with the original
factory-installed hard drive but:
– Dell MediaDirect is not working properly. 
– Dell MediaDirect fails to launch when you press the Dell MediaDirect button.
– You need to reinstall the Microsoft
® Windows® operating system.
 You are receiving this kit with a new computer and you want to change the way your hard drive is 
partitioned.
 NOTICE: Do not change the way your hard drive is partitioned unless you are confident of what you are doing.
For more information about using the repair utility, see Repairing Dell MediaDirect.
Reinstallation CD
Use the Reinstallation CD to reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you are receiving this kit in order to replace 
your existing hard drive with a new drive. For more information, see Reinstalling the Dell MediaDirect 
Software.
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Repairing Dell MediaDirect
 NOTE: See Repair Utility CD to verify that you need to repair Dell MediaDirect rather than reinstall it. If you use 
the Repair Utility CD when you should be reinstalling Dell MediaDirect, the process may not complete properly.
 
NOTE: In some cases, the repair utility is stored on the Drivers and Utilities CD rather than the Repair Utility CD, or 
it may be available as a download. 
To repair Dell MediaDirect on your hard drive:
1
Place the Repair Utility CD (or the Drivers and Utilities CD, if applicable) into the optical drive and 
restart your computer.
2Press the  key as soon as the Dell logo screen appears to enter the boot menu.
3Press the down-arrow key to highlight the first CD listing.
4Press  to boot from the CD.
 NOTE: If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD, type  after you boot from the CD.
5At the prompt, type cd \MD2 and press .
6Ty p e  Repair and press .
The Dell MediaDirect repair utility opens. To use the utility to repair Dell MediaDirect:
1
Use the arrow keys to select OK and press .
2When the Done message appears, remove the CD from the drive and press the power button to turn 
off the computer.
You can now use the Dell MediaDirect button on your computer to launch Dell MediaDirect.
Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect
 NOTE: See Reinstallation CD to verify that you need to reinstall Dell MediaDirect rather than repair it. If you use 
the Reinstallation CD when you should be repairing Dell MediaDirect, the process may not complete properly.
Before you can reinstall the actual Dell MediaDirect software, you must prepare your hard drive for the 
reinstallation. After replacing the hard drive, follow the instructions in Preparing the Hard Drive for the 
Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation while you are installing the Windows XP operating system. 
Once you have prepared your hard drive, you can reinstall your hardware drivers and software programs 
(see the Dell Reinstall Guides at support.dell.com). Then follow the instructions in Reinstalling the 
Dell MediaDirect Software.
Preparing the Hard Drive for the Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation
While you are installing the Windows XP operating system, you must partition the hard drive so that 
1308 MB of space is left unpartitioned and reserved for Dell MediaDirect. 
 NOTE: You can create a maximum of three partitions in addition to the unpartitioned space reserved for Dell 
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To create a partition on your hard drive:
1
Press the  key to agree to the license agreement while you are installing Windows XP
2
When the setup partition window appears, use the arrow keys to select the unpartitioned space.
3Ty p e  C to create a new partition using unpartitioned space.
 NOTE: To create sufficient space for the Dell MediaDirect partition on your hard drive, you need to calculate the 
partition size in megabytes (MB) by deducting 1308 from the total available space in MB on the hard drive. 
4Type the size in MB that you want to use for the new partition and press .
5Use the arrow keys to select the partition that you created and press .
6Select Format the partition by using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press .
7Return to the Windows XP install guide to complete the installation of Windows XP. When you have 
finished all of the steps in the Windows XP install guide and the desktop appears, you can reinstall the 
Dell MediaDirect software.
Reinstalling the Dell MediaDirect Software
 NOTE: See Reinstallation CD to verify that you need to reinstall Dell MediaDirect rather than repair it. If you use 
the Reinstallation CD when you should be repairing Dell MediaDirect, the process may not complete properly.
 
NOTE: You must follow the instructions in Preparing the Hard Drive for the Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation prior to 
reinstalling the Dell MediaDirect software or you will receive an error message when attempting to reinstall the 
software. If you receive an error message, you need to install Windows XP again or purchase a third-party utility 
that allows you to partition a single partitioned hard drive with an operating system installed on it.
To reinstall the Dell MediaDirect software:
1
Insert the Reinstallation CD into the optical drive.
The 
Dell MediaDirect™ window opens.
2Press  to reinstall Dell MediaDirect.
A message appears indicating that the reinstallation process is complete.
3Remove the Reinstallation CD from the optical drive and press  to exit the reinstallation 
window.
4Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
5Use the Dell MediaDirect button on your computer to launch the Dell MediaDirect to complete the 
reinstallation process.
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
 NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with 
your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for purchase from Dell. 
						

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Your 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.
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connector
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connector5S-video connector
1S-video TV-out connector2component video adapter3S/PDIF digital audio 
connector
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output connector5Pb (blue) component video-
output connector6Y (green) component video-
output connector
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