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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Latitude™ D530 User’ s Guide Model PP17L.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make b etter 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 ind icates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents 1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents Charge Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Low-Battery W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Standby and Sleep Mode .
Contents 5 6 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Making Images and T ext Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 53 Microsoft ® Windows ® XP .
6 Contents 8 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 79 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 79 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating Sy stem . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vis ta ® Operating Sy stem .
Contents 7 10 Securing Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Security Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 About Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Using a Primary (or Sy stem) Password .
8 Contents When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Y our Hard Drive 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu .
Contents 9 Sy stem Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Commonly Used Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Changing the Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Changing COM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Enabling the Infrared Sensor .
10 Contents 17 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 T echnical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 144 DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Online Services .
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Finding Information 13 1 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be opt ional and may not ship with your computer . Some features or media ma y not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer .
14 Finding Information • How to set up my computer • Basic tr oubleshooting information • How to run the Del l Diagnostics Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer . NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.
Finding Information 15 • Service T ag and E xpress Service Co de • Micr osoft W ind ows P r oduct Key Service T ag and Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: Y our computer’ s Service T ag and Microsoft Windows license labels are located on your computer .
16 Finding Information • Sol utions — T r oubleshoot ing hints and tips, articl es from technic ians, online courses, and frequently asked questions • Communi ty — Online discus sion with othe.
Finding Information 17 • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — F requently asked questions , hot topics, and general healt h of your computing env ironment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is an automat ed upgrade and notification system installed on your computer .
18 Finding Information • How to use Microsoft W indows XP • How to use Microsoft W indows Vista • Ho w to work wi th pro grams an d files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Microsof t Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support .
Finding Information 19 • How to reinstall my operating syst em Operating Sy stem Media NOTE: The Operatin g Sy stem media may be optional and may not ship with your computer .
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About Y our Computer 21 2 About Y our Computer Front V iew 4 1 3 8 7 2 6 9 5.
22 About Y our Computer DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 53. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS If the computer is con nected to an electrical outlet,.
About Y our Computer 23 – Solid green: The battery is c harging. – Flashing green: The battery is almo st fully charged. – Off: The battery is adequately charged (or e xternal power is not available to char ge the battery).
24 About Y our Computer KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green light s located above the k eyboard indicate the following: T urns on when the numeric key pad is enabled. T urns on when wireless devices ar e enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
About Y our Computer 25 POWER BUTTON — Pr ess the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "P ower Ma nagement Modes" on page 43). NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.
26 About Y our Computer to the computer (see "Security Cable L ock" on page 93). IEEE 1394 C ONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
About Y our Computer 27 Right Side V iew MEDIA BAY — Y ou can install devices such as an optical drive, second battery , or a Dell T ravelLite™ module in the media bay . DEVICE LATCH RELEASE — Pr ess the latch release to eject any device installed in the media bay .
28 About Y our Computer USB CONNECTORS MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is sligh tly larger than the modem connector . T o avoid damaging the computer , do not plug a telephone line into the network connector .
About Y our Computer 29 S- VIDEO TV- OUT CONNECTOR SERIAL CONNECTOR VIDEO CONNECTOR AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV . F or more informa tion, see "Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device" on page 62. Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.
30 About Y our Computer The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the computer . Y ou can connect the A C adapter with your computer turne d either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with ele ctrical outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
About Y our Computer 31 Bottom V iew MEMORY MODULE / MODEM /WLAN M INI -C ARD / COIN - CELL BATTERY COVER — Covers the compartment that contains on e memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell bat tery .
32 About Y our Computer BATTERY - BAY LATCH RELEASE — Release the battery . BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE / HEALTH GAUGE — Provides info rmation on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Char ge" on page 40).
Setting Up Y our Computer 33 3 Setting Up Y our Computer T ransferring Information to a New Computer Y ou can use your operating system wizards to help you transf er files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer .
34 Setting Up Y our Computer F or transferring information to a new computer , you must run the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard. Y ou can use the optional Operating S ystem media for this process or you ca n cr eate a wizard disk with the F iles and Settings T ransfer W i zard.
Setting Up Y our Computer 35 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer , cli ck 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 r eads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer .
36 Setting Up Y our Computer 4 On the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next . 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, cli ck Old Computer → Next . 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer .
Setting Up Y our Computer 37 F ollow the instructions provided on th e scr een by the W indows Easy T ransfer wizard. T urning Off Y our Computer NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer .
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Using a Battery 39 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 documen t that shipped with your computer .
40 Using a Battery • Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Conf iguring P o wer Management Settings" on page 44 for information about accessing W indows P ower Options P roperties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use to configure power management settings.
Using a Battery 41 Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter The W indows P ower Meter indicates the remaining battery char ge. T o check the P ower Meter , double-click the battery meter icon ( or ) on the taskbar . If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet , a icon appears.
42 Using a Battery Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: T o 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 medi a bay. If the battery runs completely out of power , hibernate mode begins automatically .
Using a Battery 43 Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mo de Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft W indows Vista ® ) conserves power by turning off the display and the har d drive after a pr edetermined period of inactivity ( a time-out).
44 Using a Battery T o manually enter hibernate mode in Wi ndows XP , click the Start button, click Tu r n o f f c o m p u t e r , pr ess and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate . T o manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the W indows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate.
Using a Battery 45 Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a ba ttery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the compute r checks the battery char ge and temperatur e. If necessary , the A C adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery char ge.
46 Using a 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. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch re lease on the bottom of the computer , and then remove the battery from the bay .
Using the Keyboard 47 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an external keyboar d. Each key on the k eypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are mark ed in blue on the right of the k eypad keys.
48 Using the Keyboard Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display Functions Wireless Networking and Bl uetooth ® Wireless T echnology Function <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" o n page 139).
Using the Keyboard 49 Power Manage ment Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Logo Key Functions <Fn><Esc> Activates a po wer management mode. Y ou can reprogram this keyboar d shortcut to activate a differ ent power management mode using the Advanced tab in the P ower Options Properties window .
50 Using the Keyboard Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Logo Key Functions W indows logo key and <T AB> Cycle through programs on the W indows Notification area by using W indows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface).
Using the Keyboard 51 T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the charac ter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click Printers and Other Hardware , and click Ke y b oa r d . F or information about the Control P anel, see W indows Help and Support. T o access Help and Support, see "W indows Help and Support" on page 18.
52 Using the Keyboard • T o 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 ob ject by sliding your finger over the surface.
Using the Display 53 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is runn ing on battery power , you can conserve power by setting the display brigh tness to the lowest comfortable se tting by pressing <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key on the k eyboard.
54 Using the Display Y ou can enhance the legibility of text and chan ge the appearance of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. As you increase resolution, items appear sma ller on the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can bene fit people with vision impairments.
Using the Display 55 the desktop may no longer be visible. T o view the parts of the video im age 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: Y ou can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate.
56 Using the Display 10 If prompted, click Ye s to keep the settings. 11 Click OK to close the Display P roperties window . T o disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display P roperties window . 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply .
Using the Display 57 See the documentation that came with your video card for additional information. Windows V ista 1 Click the W indows Vista Start button , and click Control P anel . 2 Under Appearance and P ersonalization , click Adjust screen resolution .
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Using Mu ltimedia 59 7 Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on t he CD/DVD tray when y ou open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer wh ile playing CDs or DVDs. 1 P ress the eject button on the front of the drive.
60 Using Multimedia NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer , you need to install the drivers and software necessary to pl ay DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drive rs and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries).
Using Mu ltimedia 61 F o r more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or D VD player (if available). Adjusting the V olume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Open the Vo l u m e C o n t r o l window .
62 Using Multimedia • Pr ess <Fn> <End > to mute volume. F or mor e information about QuickSet, ri ght-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help .
Using Mu ltimedia 63 Y our 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 D ell), enable you to connect the computer to a TV .
64 Using Multimedia If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audi o device, it i s recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the followi ng combinations.
Using Mu ltimedia 65 S-V ideo and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or a udio device supports S- video but not S/PDIF d.
66 Using Multimedia 4 Plug the single-con nector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer . 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the ot her end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
Using Mu ltimedia 67 1 T urn 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 in to the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter .
68 Using Multimedia 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digi tal audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any a udio device that you connected (if applicable), and the n turn on the computer .
Using Mu ltimedia 69 1 T urn 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 vide o cable into the composite video- output connector on the composite video adapter .
70 Using Multimedia 5 Plug the single-con nector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer . 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the ot her end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
Using Mu ltimedia 71 1 T urn 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 .
72 Using Multimedia 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any a udio device that you connected (if applicable), and the n turn on the computer .
Using Mu ltimedia 73 1 T urn 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 conne ctor on your computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the compon ent video adapter .
74 Using Multimedia 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connecto rs on the TV . Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the ca ble match the colors of the TV input connectors.
Using Mu ltimedia 75 1 T urn 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 conne ctor on the computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the compon ent video adapter .
76 Using Multimedia 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connecto rs on the TV . Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the ca ble match the colors of the TV input connectors.
Using Mu ltimedia 77 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the D VD 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 scr een.
78 Using Multimedia 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: T o ensure that the display options appear correctly , connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings.
Setting Up and Using Networks 79 8 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer , or a network.
80 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → Communications → Network Setup Wiz ard → Next → Checklist for creating a network .
Setting Up and Using Networks 81 • A wireless network card for each computer that you w ant to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Y our Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer , the computer has a variety of configurations.
82 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wi reless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requir ements for your broadband modem.
Setting Up and Using Networks 83 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 an d your wireless router .
84 Setting Up and Using Networks • The W indows XP or W indows Vista operating system T o determine which wireless configurat ion utility is mana ging your wireless network card in W i ndows XP : 1 Click Start → Settings → Control P anel → Network Connections .
Setting Up and Using Networks 85 NOTE: If you select a secure network, you must enter a WEP or WP A key when prompted. Network security settings ar e unique to your network. Dell c annot provide this information. NOTE: Y our computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.
86 Setting Up and Using Networks 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.
Setting Up and Using Networks 87 2 Under T ools , click My Computer Information → F ind information about the hardware installed on this computer . On the My Computer Information - Hardware scr een, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your computer as well as other ha rdw are c om po n en ts .
88 Setting Up and Using Networks When W indows F irewall is enabled for a network connection, th e firewall icon appears with a red background in the Netw ork Connec tions section of the Control P anel. NOTE: Enabling Windows Firewall does no t reduce th e need for virus-checking software.
Using Cards 89 9 Using Cards Card T ypes See "Specifications" on page 151 for information on supported PC Car ds. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single T ype I or T ype II card. The PC Card slot supports Ca r dBus technology an d extended PC Cards.
90 Using Cards Card Blanks Y our computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and ot her part icles. Save the blank for use when no card is inst alled in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer .
Using Cards 91 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 lo ads the appropriate device driver . If the config uration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card.
92 Using Cards 2 Slide the adapter into the card slot un til the adapter is comple tely seated in its connector . If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the adapter . Check the ExpressCar d and adapter orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most car ds an d automatically loads the appropriate device driver .
Securing Y our Computer 93 10 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft devi ce. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer .
94 Securing Y our Computer NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of s ecurity for data in your computer or hard drive. However , they are not foolproof . If you require more security, obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features.
Securing Y our Computer 95 If you do not ente r a password within 2 mi nutes, the compu ter returns to its previous operating state. NOTICE: If you disable the administrator passw ord, the primary password is also disabled. T o add o r change passwo rds, access User Accounts from the Co ntrol P anel .
96 Securing Y our Computer Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on your har d drive from unauthorized access . Y ou 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 passwor d for the primary hard drive.
Securing Y our Computer 97 NOTE: The TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating sy stem supports TPM. For more information, see the TPM software documentation and the help files that came with the software. TP M i s a ha rd wa re- ba s ed se cu r it y f ea t ure that can be used to cr eate and manage computer-generated encryption keys.
98 Securing Y our Computer • L og-in management • Pr e-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader , smart card, or passwor d) •E n c r y p t i o n • Private information management Activating the Security Manageme nt Software NOTE: Y ou must first enable the TPM in order for the security management software to have full functionality .
Securing Y our Computer 99 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 Y our Computer Is Lost or Stolen • Call a law enforcement agency to re port the lost or s tolen computer .
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Cleaning Y our Computer 101 11 Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es 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 installe d batteries.
102 Cleaning Y our Computer Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. Y ou might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating. Clean your floppy drive using a commer cially available cleaning kit.
T roubleshooting 103 12 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provid es proactive e-mail notification of software and har dware updates for your computer . The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how fr equently you receive notifications.
104 T roubleshooting 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 b e invoked in one of two ways: • T urn on the computer .
T roubleshooting 105 When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . If you wait too long and the W indows logo appe ars, continue to wait u ntil you see the W in dows desktop. Then shut do wn your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only .
106 T roubleshooting 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a messa ge appears with an error code and a description of the problem. W rite down the error code a nd problem description and follow th e instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell " on page 149).
T roubleshooting 107 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen.
108 T roubleshooting Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to manually check your computing environment, view frequently aske d questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility , and view Dell Support settings.
T roubleshooting 109 • Insert a bootable floppy disk and re start the computer . C LEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK — See "Cleaning Y our Computer" on page 101.
110 T roubleshooting Windows V ista : 1 Click Start and click Computer . 2 Right-click Loca l Di sk C : . 3 Click Pr o p e r t i e s → To o l s → Check Now . The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwi se, contact your administra tor to continu e the desired action .
T roubleshooting 111 1 Click Start → All Pr o g r a m s → Modem Helper . 2 F ollow the in structions on the scr een to identify and r esolve modem problems. Modem Helper i s not availabl e on cert ain computers. Wi ndows Vista : 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Modem Diagno stic T ool .
112 T roubleshooting 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall . 4 See the program do cumentation fo r installation instructions . Windows V ista : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Pr o g r a m s → Pr o g r a m s a n d F e a t u r e s .
T roubleshooting 113 2 Click Device Manager . If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, W indows recognizes the device. I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WI TH A D ELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 149). I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WI TH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY D ELL — Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufact urer .
114 T roubleshooting A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating sy stem R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZA RD — Win d ow s X P : The P rogram Compatibility Wizar d configur es a program so that it run s in an environment similar to non- XP operating system environments.
T roubleshooting 115 COMPUTER THROUGH THE S TART MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
116 T roubleshooting R ESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C HECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS — Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that yo ur network settings are corre ct and that the network is functioning.
T roubleshooting 117 • Remov e and then reinst all any expansion cards, including gr aphics cards (see the Service Manual for your system on support.
118 T roubleshooting on reinstalling th e 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 .
T roubleshooting 119 A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower -right corner of your screen. Ensur e that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not mu ted.
120 T roubleshooting If the touch pad operates correc tly , the mouse may be defective. C HECK THE SY STEM SETUP PROGRAM SETTINGS — V erify 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.
T roubleshooting 121 S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE — If your comput er is attached to an extern al monitor , press <Fn> <F8> to switch the video image to the di splay . If the display is difficult to read A DJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — P ress <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key .
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Sy stem Setup Program 123 13 Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatica lly configure most of the options available in the sy stem setup program, t hus overriding options that you set through the sy stem setup program.
124 Sy stem Setup Program Vi ewing the Sy stem Setup Screens 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, pr ess <F2> immediate ly . If you wait too long and the Microsof t ® W indows ® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desktop.
Sy stem Setup Program 125 • Modular bay HDD • Internal HDD • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the computer st arts 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 sear ching and starts the opera ting system.
126 Sy stem Setup Program The next time you reboot the computer , the previous boot or der is restor ed. Changing COM Ports Serial P ort allows you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address, which frees computer r esources for anot her device to use.
Reinstalling Software 127 14 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or key bo ard . Al l d ev ic e s re qu ire a d r iv er pr og r am . A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device.
128 Reinstalling Software Microsoft Windows Vista ® 1 Click the W indows Vista start button , and right-click Computer . 2 Click P roperties → 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.
Reinstalling Software 129 4 Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back Driver . If Device Driver Rollback does no t resolve the problem, then use System Restor e (see "Restoring Y our Operatin g System " on page 131) to r eturn your computer to the operating state that e xisted before you ins talled the new driver .
130 Reinstalling Software following su bsecti ons, 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 dir ectory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver .
Reinstalling Software 131 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 driv er appears, click the name of the driver → OK → Next .
132 Reinstalling Software • System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the f irst solution for r estori ng your operating system and preserving data files.
Reinstalling Software 133 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier ti me or Create a restore point . 3 Click Next and follow the r emaining on-screen prompts. W indows Vista : 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.
134 Reinstalling Software 2 Click the System Rest ore tab and ensure that T urn off System Restore is uncheck ed. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Facto ry Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore.
Reinstalling Software 135 5 When prompted, click Ye s . The computer restarts. Because the computer is restor ed to its original operating state, the screens that appear , such as the End User License Agreement, ar e the same ones that a ppeared the first time the computer was turned on.
136 Reinstalling Software 6 Right-click Loc al Dis k ( C) in W indows Expl orer , click P roperties , and verify that the additional disk spac e is available as indicated by the increased value for F ree Space . 7 Click Fi n i s h to close the PC Res to re Re mo va l window and restart the computer .
Reinstalling Software 137 Using the Operating Sy stem Media Before you Begin If you are considering r einstalling the W indows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver , first try using W indows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using W i ndows Device Driver Ro llback" on page 128.
138 Reinstalling Software NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop; then, s hut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only .
Dell™ QuickSet 139 15 Dell™ QuickSet NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer . Dell™ QuickSet provid es you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings.
140 Dell™ QuickSet.
T raveling With Y our Computer 141 16 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case.
142 T raveling With Y our Computer NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to ex treme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer , the batteries, an d the hard drive from hazards such as extr eme temperatures and overe xpo sure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids.
Getting Help 143 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance If you experience a problem with yo ur computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "T roubleshooting" on page 103 fo r information and procedures that pertain to the problem your compu ter is experiencing.
144 Getting Help T echnical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses comput er -based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.
Getting Help 145 – la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) – apsupport@dell. com (Asian/P acific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses: –a p m a r k e t i n g @ d e l l . c o m (Asian/P acific countries only) – sales_canada@dell.
146 Getting Help Product Information If you need information ab out add itional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an orde r , visit the Dell website at w ww . dell.com . F or the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a s ales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 149.
Getting Help 147 Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Ch ecklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 148). If possible, turn on your computer befo re you cal l Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer .
148 Getting Help Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if .
Getting Help 149 Contacting Dell F o r customers in the United States, call 8 00- WWW -DELL (800-999-335 5). NOTE: If you do not have an active Inte rnet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
150 Getting Help.
Specifications 151 18 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region . Fo r more information regarding the configuration of your computer , click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer .
152 Specifications Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Car ds 1.5 V ExpressCar ds (with adapter) PC Card connecto r size 68 pins Data width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bits CardBu s 32 bits Memory Memory module .
Specifications 153 Network adapter RJ-45 port D-P o rt standard docking connector for D/P ort advanced port replicator Communications Modem: Ty p e v .
154 Specifications External microphone mini-connector , stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector Sp ea ke r tw o 8 -o h m s pe ake rs Internal speaker amplifier 1- W channel into 8 ohms V olume controls volume control buttons or program menus Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) 15.
Specifications 155 Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Chin a); 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 QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 64.
156 Specifications Operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions. See "Battery P erforma nce" on page 3 9 for more in formation.
Specifications 157 W eight (with cable s) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) T emperature range: Operat ing 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –40° to 60°C (–40° to 140°F) Phy sical Height 35.8 mm (1.4 in) W idth 338.3 mm (13.3 in) Depth 273.0 mm (10.8 in) W eight approximately 5.
158 Specifications 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-park ed position and a 2-ms half - sine pulse for storage): Operati ng 142 G, 70 in/sec Storage 163 G, 80 in/sec Altitude (maximum): Operati ng –15.
Appendix 159 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instal led and used in accordan ce with the manufactur er ’s instruction manual, may cause interfer ence with radio and television reception.
160 Appendix The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC r egulations: • Product name: Dell™ Latitude™ D530 • Model n umber: PP17L • Company name: Dell Inc.
Glossary 161 Glossary T erms in this Glossary ar e provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features includ ed with your particular computer . A AC — alternating curr ent — The form of electr icity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
162 Glossary bit — The smalle st unit of data interpreted by your compu ter . 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 .
Glossary 163 CD-RW/D VD drive — A drive, sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that can r ead CDs and D VDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. Y ou can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can write to CD-R discs only once.
164 Glossary can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Compu ters 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 R AM and a device to bypass the processor .
Glossary 165 circuitry for testing the ac curacy of data as it passes in and out of memory . ECP — extended capabilities port — A pa rallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. Similar to EPP , EC P uses direct memory access to transfer data and often improves performance.
166 Glossary FCC — F ederal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency r esponsible for enforcing communications-r elated regulations that sta te how much radiation computers and other electr onic equipment can emit.
Glossary 167 the computer , the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restor ed. HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A pr otocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet.
168 Glossary cannot operate both devices simultaneou sly . ISP — Internet service provider — A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet, send and r eceive e-mail, and access websites. The ISP typically provides you with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers for a fee.
Glossary 169 MB/sec — megabytes per second — One millio n bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer rat ings. media bay — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery , or a Dell T ravelLite™ module.
170 Glossary controller). NIC — See ne twork adapter . notification area — The section of the W indows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as the clock, volume control, and print status. Also referr ed to as system tray .
Glossary 171 create an image. A video resolution , such as 800 x 600, is expr essed as the number of pixels across by the number of pix els up and down.
172 Glossary on a monitor . The higher the r esolution, the sharper the image. RFI — radio fr equency interference — Interference that is generat ed at typical radio frequ encies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz.
Glossary 173 shortcut — An ico n that provides quick access to frequ ently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on your W indows desktop and double- click the icon, you can open its corresponding folder or file without having to find it first.
174 Glossary and the operating system. System setup allows you to configure user -selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or sy stem password. Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer , do not change the settings for this program.
Glossary 175 networks and some computer networks. P airs of unshielded wires ar e twisted to protect against electromagnetic interfer ence, rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to protect against interference.
176 Glossary capacity of a battery . F or example, a 66- WHr battery can suppl y 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper — The background pattern or picture on the W indows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the W indows Control P anel.
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