Dell M1530 owner manual November RU335

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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Model PP28L

November 2007

P/N RU335

Rev. A01

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m November RU335 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Customizing the Touch PadConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Copying CD, DVD,Checking Your Wireless Network Card Contents Connecting a Network orSetting Up a Network Removing an ExpressCard or BlankSetting Up a New Wlan Using a Dell Technical Update ServiceLockups and Software Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Dell MediaDirect problems115 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 121114 123131 153 Definition of Dell-Installed Software Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayDrivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Device documentationMicrosoft Windows Product Key What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationDiagram may vary Other Dell customers Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationSite Drivers & DownloadsGlass Click the topic that describes your Problem How to work with programs and files Click StartHow to personalize my desktop Computing environmentOperating System Media Finding Information Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Connecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Dual digital microphones About Your Computer Device Status Lights Page About Your Computer Left Side View AC adapter connector USB connector VGA connectorHdmi connector Ieee 1394a connector Security cable slot About Your Computer Right Side ViewExpressCard slot USB Connector Back View Off No signal foundBattery Air vent About Your Computer Battery Battery release latch Battery charge/health gauge Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and TouchpadNumeric Keypad Advanced tab in the Power Options Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch padCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge GaugeConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Using the Sleep Power StateReplacing the Battery BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Drive openingPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote DVD player includes the following basic buttonsSkip Forward How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD MediaUsing Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips Blu-ray DrivesMute icon Using Multimedia Adjusting the VolumeVolume icon Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Green component video-output Video TV-out connector Component video adapterConnector Hdmi connector Using Multimedia HdmiAudio connector Video and Standard AudioAudio input connector Component Video and Standard AudioStandard audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Camera indicator Using the CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Using the CameraManually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a VideoExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsUsing ExpressCards ExpressCard/34Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Memory Card BlanksRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardSetting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Passwords Fingerprint ReaderComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingPress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearInsert your Drivers and Utilities media Option Function Dell Support Center Tab FunctionDell Support Click, or right-click the icon Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC CheckUp Dell Network Assistant DellConnectProblems writing to an optical drive Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems 100 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 101 Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 103104 105 Drive and try again Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems 107Shut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 108 Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems 111Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 112113 Power ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 114 115 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 117 Remote Control ProblemsNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read 119If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers 123Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 124Using Windows Vista System Restore 125Troubleshooting Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 127Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin129 130 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 133Removing the Hard Drive 135 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 136 Center Control Cover and Hinge CoversRemoving the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 137 Center control cover KeyboardReplacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 139 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onRemoving the Keyboard Keyboard tabsRemoving the Memory Module MemoryReplacing the Keyboard 140141 M2.5 x 5-mm screwReplacing the Memory Module Securing clips Memory module143 TabSubscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini CardsBattery bay Removing a Wlan Card 145Replacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 147Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card Removing the FCM Flash Cache ModuleReplacing a Wwan Card 149FCM Card Replacing the FCMRemove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card Box CardReplacing the Card Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Traveling With Your Computer154 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 155 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product Information158 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist 159Contacting Dell 161 SpecificationsSpecifications Processor162 163 164 Width 165Height DiagonalCamera Weight166 DepthOperating 167Computer off Storage65W 168Length 90W169 Environmental170 171 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix AppendixCommonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Performing a One-Time Boot 173Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMedia Touch PadMouse 175Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 176Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BAffairs Macrovision Product Notice178 Glossary Glossary179 180 181 Docking device See APR 182Device driver See driver 183 184 185 186 187 NIC See network adapter 188Module bay See media bay 189 190 191 192 193 Video resolution See resolution 194195 196 Index Index197 Index 199 Index 201 Index 203 204
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