Dell™ Latitude™ D530 User’s Guide Model PP17L w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007–2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Finding Information 2 About Your Computer Front View 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Side View 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . Transferring Information to a New Computer 31 33 . . . . . 33 Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Windows Vista® . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Power Management Modes . Standby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . . . 44 Accessing Power Options Properties . . . . . . . 44 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using a Projector Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Windows Vista® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Microsoft® Windows® XP Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display . . . 55 Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Windows Vista 56 . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . . . . 79 . . . . . . . . 80 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 79 . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . 80 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card . 80 . . . . . .
10 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Security Cable Lock Passwords . About Passwords Using an Administrator Password 94 . . . . . . . . . 95 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) . Enabling the TPM Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Hard Drive Password Security Management Software . . 98 . . . . 98 . . . . . .
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . 107 . . . . . . . . . . .
System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Commonly Used Options . . . . . . . . . . . 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Changing the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports Enabling the Infrared Sensor 14 Reinstalling Software Drivers 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Identifying Drivers . . . . .
17 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automated Order-Status Service Product Information 145 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 146 Before You Call . . . .
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1 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 and Utilities Media • Drivers for my computer Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to set up my computer Quick Reference Guide • Basic troubleshooting information NOTE: This document may be optional and • How to run the Dell Diagnostics may not ship with your computer. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. • Warranty information Dell™ Product Information Guide • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Label • Microsoft Windows Product Key NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag and Microsoft Windows license labels are located on your computer. Your computer’s Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website — support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to view the appropriate support • Community — Online discussion with site.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center • How to connect to the Internet • How to add user accounts for different people • How to transfer files and settings from another computer The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use Microsoft Windows XP Windows Help and Support • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media 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 media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 131).
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2 About Your Computer Front View 1 9 2 8 3 4 7 5 6 About Your Computer 21
DISPLAY page 53. 1 display 2 device status lights 3 keyboard 4 touch pad 5 display latch 6 speaker 7 touch pad buttons 8 keyboard status lights 9 power button — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 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.
– Solid green: The battery is charging. – Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. – Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge the battery). 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.
KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. A 24 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology or other wireless devices, press . NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if Bluetooth wireless technology is installed on your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 93). IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. P C C A R D /E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter, or an ExpressCard (with a PCMCIA adapter). The computer ships with a blank installed in the slot to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer interior when a card is not installed (see "Card Types" on page 89).
Right Side View 1 1 media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 2 3 device latch release M E D I A B A Y — You can install devices such as an optical drive, second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the media bay. DEVICE LATCH RELEASE media bay. — Press the latch release to eject any device installed in the USB C O N N E C T O R S Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
1 USB connectors (2) 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 3 network connector (RJ-45) 4 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11 ) If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
S- V I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see "Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device" on page 62. SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor. AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R Connects 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. 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.
Bottom View 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 4 battery 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents 7 hard drive M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M O D E M / W L AN M I N I -C A R D / C O I N - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery.
BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Release the battery. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E — Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40). B A T T E R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 39). DOCKING-DEVICE CONNECTOR — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device.
Setting Up Your Computer 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system wizards to help you transfer files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the operating system that your computer is running.
For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the optional Operating System media for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional and may not be included with certain computers.
1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer. When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer.
4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish.
Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down.
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4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.
• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 44 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use to configure power management settings. You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the battery meter icon ( or ) on the taskbar. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.
Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted.
Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it may lose data.
To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button.
Charging the Battery 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. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours.
1 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order and press down until the battery-bay latch release fully engages.
5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again.
Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 139). CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed; see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 139). Display Functions Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously.
Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Puts the computer into hibernate mode. Dell QuickSet is required. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface). Ctrl+Windows logo key and Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero interface). Windows logo key and Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar (if using Windows Sidebar).
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, see "Windows Help and Support" on page 18. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse.
• To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings.
6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your portable computer or docking device.
You can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can benefit people with vision impairments. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.
the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the parts of the video image that are not visible, you can use the touch pad or track stick to pan (or move) the image up, down, left, and right. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the user’s guide for the monitor.
10 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings. 11 Click OK to close the Display Properties window. To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to the computer display. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel.
See the documentation that came with your video card for additional information. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, click the monitor 2 icon, click the This is my main monitor check box, and then click Apply. 4 Click OK to close the Display Settings window.
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7 Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD/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. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place 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 media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer.
Eject. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available). Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Open the Volume Control window. 2 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.
• 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 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.
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. Your TV has either an S-video input connector, a composite video-input connector, or a component video-input connector.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 4 Pr (red) component videooutput connector 5 Pb (blue) component videooutput connector 6 Y (green) component videooutput connector If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations.
S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable).
4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 78 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 S/PDIF digital audio cable 2 S-video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter. 2 1 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV.
1 1 2 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 78 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter.
5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 78 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter.
1 1 2 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 78 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports.
1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device.
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports.
1 component video adapter 3 component video cable 2 component video-output connectors 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors. 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the component video adapter.
4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close.
9 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card.
Setting Up and Using Networks 8 Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer, access drives and files on another computer, browse other networks, or access the Internet. You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband modem cable or set up a wireless LAN (WLAN).
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network Setup Wizard→ Next→ Checklist for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the wizard.
• A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations.
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on page 79). 3 Install any software required for your wireless router.
13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to communicate with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router’s broadcast name. The technical term for the name of your router’s broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name.
• The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card’s client utility is managing the wireless network card.
NOTE: If you select a secure network, you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.
NOTE: Even if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection.
2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about the hardware installed on this computer. On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your computer as well as other hardware components. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards.
When Windows Firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. NOTE: Enabling Windows Firewall does not reduce the need for virus-checking software.
9 Using Cards Card Types See "Specifications" on page 151 for information on supported PC Cards. 1 2 1 54-mm ExpressCard (not supported by your computer) 3 PC Card (supported by your computer) 3 2 34-mm ExpressCard (supported, with an adapter) NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Type of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality.
Card Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no card is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. To remove the blank, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 92. Extended Cards An extended card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a standard card and extends outside the computer.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. To install an ExpressCard: NOTE: Your computer supports a 34-mm ExpressCard only with the use of an adapter. Your computer does not support the use of 54-mm ExpressCards.
2 Slide the adapter into the card slot until the adapter is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the adapter. Check the ExpressCard and adapter orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card.
Securing Your Computer 10 Security Cable Lock NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer.
Type of Password Features Primary (or system) • Protects the computer from unauthorized access Administrator • Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration • Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a primary password restricts access to the computer • Can be used instead of the primary password Hard drive • Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is being used) from unauthorized access NOTI
If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its previous operating state. NOTICE: If you disable the administrator password, the primary password is also disabled. To add or change passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel. If you have assigned an administrator password, you can use it instead of the primary password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for the administrator password.
Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on your hard drive from unauthorized access. You can also assign a password for an external hard drive (if one is being used) that can be the same as or different from the password for the primary hard drive. To assign or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" on page 123).
NOTE: The TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating system supports TPM. For more information, see the TPM software documentation and the help files that came with the software. TPM is a hardware-based security feature that can be used to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. When combined with security software, the TPM enhances existing network and computer security by enabling features such as file protection capabilities and protected e-mail.
• Log-in management • Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password) • Encryption • Private information management Activating the Security Management Software NOTE: You must first enable the TPM in order for the security management software to have full functionality. 1 Enable the TPM feature (see "Enabling the TPM Feature" on page 97). 2 Load the security management software: a Turn on (or restart) your computer.
NOTE: If you have computer tracking software and your computer is lost or stolen, you must contact the company that provides the tracking service to report the missing computer. If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen • Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along with the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency.
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Cleaning Your Computer 11 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating. Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product.
12 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.
1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 The Dell Diagnostics can be invoked in one of two ways: • Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press .
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press .
Option Function (continued) Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 149).
5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment.
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen.
• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K — See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 101. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I E S — See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 131 R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 103.
Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not available on certain computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Modem Diagnostic Tool. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem diagnostics are not available on all computers.
2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. drive letter : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y — The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
2 Click Device Manager. If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L IEEE 1394 D E V I C E — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 149). I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N IEEE 1394 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L — Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE — • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S — Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 131.
• Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).
on reinstalling the printer driver. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.
A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. D I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer’s front-panel headphone connector.
If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I N G S — Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using the system setup program, see "System Setup Program" on page 123.
S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. If the display is difficult to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S — Press and the up- or down-arrow key.
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System Setup Program 13 Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the system setup program.) For more information on configuring features for your operating system, access Help and Support. To access Help and Support in Windows XP, click Start→ Help and Support.
Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen. On each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left.
• Modular bay HDD • Internal HDD • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the downarrow or up-arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list.
The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Changing COM Ports Serial Port allows you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address, which frees computer resources for another device to use. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1 Press until you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration. NOTE: Ensure that the COM port that you select is different from the COM port assigned to the serial connector.
Reinstalling Software 14 Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.
Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.
4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 131) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 131) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media.
following subsections, or click Extract, follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD/DVD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in system setup (see "System Setup Program" on page 123) before continuing with the driver installation.
5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer.
• System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer.
2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.
2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
5 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on. 6 Click Next. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer.
6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears.
Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 128. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.
15 Dell™ QuickSet NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer. Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: • Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell™ QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The taskbar is located in the lower-right corner of your screen.
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16 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. • Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.
NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment.
Getting Help 17 Obtaining Assistance If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "Troubleshooting" on page 103 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 103 for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 148. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.
Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 146, and then see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com.
• • – la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) – apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses: – apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) – sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP): – ftp.dell.com – Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password.
Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com. For the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 149.
Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 148). If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.
Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system’s start-up files.
Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.
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18 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
PC Card (continued) Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Cards 1.
Ports and Connectors (continued) Network adapter RJ-45 port D-Port standard docking connector for D/Port advanced port replicator Communications Modem: Type v.
Audio (continued) External microphone mini-connector, stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector Speaker two 8-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1-W channel into 8 ohms Volume controls volume control buttons or program menus Display Type (active-matrix TFT) 15.0-in XGA 15.0-in SXGA+ Dimensions: Height 273 mm (10.75 in) Width 338.3 mm (13.3 in) Diagonal 381.
Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (China); 89 (Brazil); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Key travel 2.5 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.11 in ± 0.016 in) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 in ± 0.012 in) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 64.88 mm (2.55-in) sensor-active area Height 48.88-mm (1.
Battery (continued) Operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –40° to 60°C (–40° to 140°F) AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output current 3.34 A (65-W AC adapter) 4.
AC Adapter (continued) Weight (with cables) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –40° to 60°C (–40° to 140°F) Physical Height 35.8 mm (1.4 in) Width 338.3 mm (13.3 in) Depth 273.0 mm (10.8 in) Weight approximately 5.45 lb (2.47 kg, with a 15.
Environmental (continued) Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating; also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating 142 G, 70 in/sec Storage 163 G, 80 in/sec Altitude (maximum): 158 Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.
Appendix 19 FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell™ Latitude™ D530 • Model number: PP17L • Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: For further regulatory information, see your Product Information Guide.
Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
bit — The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology — A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. boot sequence — Specifies the order of the devices from which the computer attempts to boot. bootable media — A CD, DVD, or floppy disk that you can use to start your computer.
CD-RW/DVD drive — A drive, sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that can read CDs and DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can write to CD-R discs only once. clock speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate. CMOS — A type of electronic circuit.
can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Computers that use disk striping generally allow the user to select the data unit size or stripe width. DMA — direct memory access — A channel that allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the processor. docking device — provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your notebook to a desktop workspace.
circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory. ECP — extended capabilities port — A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to transfer data and often improves performance. EIDE — enhanced integrated device electronics — An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. EMI — electromagnetic interference — Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation.
FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can emit. fingerprint reader — A strip sensor that uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity to help secure your computer. folder — A term used to describe space on a disk or drive where files are organized and grouped.
the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored. HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet. Hyper-Threading — Hyper-Threading is an Intel technology that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors, capable of performing certain tasks simultaneously.
cannot operate both devices simultaneously. ISP — Internet service provider — A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access websites. The ISP typically provides you with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers for a fee. K Kb — kilobit — A unit of data that equals 1024 bits. A measurement of the capacity of memory integrated circuits.
MB/sec — megabytes per second — One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory — A temporary data storage area inside your computer. Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is recommended that you frequently save your files while you are working on them, and always save your files before you shut down the computer.
controller). NIC — See network adapter. notification area — The section of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as the clock, volume control, and print status. Also referred to as system tray. ns — nanosecond — A measure of time that equals one billionth of a second. NVRAM — nonvolatile random access memory — A type of memory that stores data when the computer is turned off or loses its external power source.
create an image. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down. Plug-and-Play — The ability of the computer to automatically configure devices. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are Plug and Play compliant.
on a monitor. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. RFI — radio frequency interference — Interference that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. Radio frequencies are at the lower end of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are more likely to have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as infrared and light. ROM — read-only memory — Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer.
shortcut — An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you can open its corresponding folder or file without having to find it first. Shortcut icons do not change the location of files. If you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. Also, you can rename a shortcut icon.
and the operating system. System setup allows you to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not change the settings for this program. T TAPI — telephony application programming interface — Enables Windows programs to operate with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video.
networks and some computer networks. Pairs of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to protect against interference. UXGA — ultra extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200.
capacity of a battery. For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper — The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. WLAN — wireless local area network. A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access.
