Dell M1530 owner manual Contents

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Contents

Finding Information

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1 Setting Up Your Computer

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Connecting to the Internet

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Transferring Information to a New Computer

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Setting Up a Printer

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Printer Cable

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Connecting a USB Printer

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Power Protection Devices

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Surge Protectors

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Line Conditioners

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Uninterruptible Power Supplies

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2 About Your Computer

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Front View

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Left Side View

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Right Side View

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Back View

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Bottom View

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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 Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and TouchpadCopying CD, DVD, Connecting Your Computer to a TV orRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Connecting a Network orSetting Up a Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card ContentsDell Technical Update Service Setting Up a New Wlan Using aDell MediaDirect problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems123 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 121114 115131 153 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen Definition of Dell-Installed SoftwareDevice documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computerWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Diagram may varyMicrosoft Windows Product Key Drivers & Downloads Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationSite Other Dell customersComputing environment How to work with programs and files Click StartHow to personalize my desktop Glass Click the topic that describes your ProblemOperating System Media Finding Information Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies About Your Computer Front ViewAbout Your Computer Dual digital microphones About Your Computer Device Status Lights Page About Your Computer AC adapter connector USB connector VGA connector Hdmi connector Ieee 1394a connectorLeft Side View Right Side View ExpressCard slotSecurity cable slot About Your Computer USB Connector Off No signal found Battery Air ventBack View About Your Computer Bottom View Battery Battery release latch Battery charge/health gaugeAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Advanced tab in the Power OptionsTouch pad Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power State Charging the BatteryBattery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Drive opening Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Playing MediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel RemoteSkip Forward Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD or BDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD MediaBlu-ray Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume Volume iconMute icon Using Multimedia Using Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video TV-out connector Component video adapter ConnectorGreen component video-output Hdmi Hdmi connector Using MultimediaVideo and Standard Audio Audio connectorComponent Video and Standard Audio Audio input connectorStandard audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Using the Camera Using the CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Camera indicatorCreating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsExpressCard/34 Using ExpressCardsUsing ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Installing an ExpressCardMemory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Completing the Connection to the Wlan Connecting to a WlanMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorSetting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Security Cable LockSecuring Your Computer Fingerprint Reader PasswordsIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Troubleshooting TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer onInsert your Drivers and Utilities media Option Function Tab Function Dell Support CenterDell Support Dell PC Tune-Up Dell PC CheckUpClick, or right-click the icon DellConnect Dell Network AssistantDrive Problems Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems100 101 Error Messages 103 Do not use these characters in filenames104 105 Drive and try again 107 ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsShut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 108 Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not startSolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly111 Other software problems112 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onPower Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan113 114 Printer Problems Scanner Problems115 Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Remote Control Problems No sound from headphones117 Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems119 If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Glare, which can cause poor picture qualityWhat Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers121 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 123 Manually Reinstalling Drivers124 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System125 Using Windows Vista System RestoreTroubleshooting 127 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory ConfigurationBefore You Begin Using the Operating System Media129 130 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer 133 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell135 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers136 137 Keyboard Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge CoversCenter control cover Keyboard tabs Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onRemoving the Keyboard 139140 MemoryReplacing the Keyboard Removing the Memory ModuleM2.5 x 5-mm screw 141Securing clips Memory module Replacing the Memory ModuleTab 143Wireless Mini Cards Battery baySubscriber Identity Module 145 Removing a Wlan CardReplacing a Wlan Card 147 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan CardDisconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 149 Flash Cache ModuleReplacing a Wwan Card Removing the FCMReplacing the FCM Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCMFCM Card Box Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 151Replacing the Card Traveling With Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTravel Tips Traveling by Air154 Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 155DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProduct Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call158 159 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Processor SpecificationsSpecifications 161162 163 164 Diagonal 165Height WidthDepth Weight166 CameraStorage 167Computer off Operating90W 168Length 65WEnvironmental 169170 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 171Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options 173 Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer175 Touch PadMouse Media176 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice 178Affairs Glossary 179Glossary 180 181 182 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 183 184 185 186 187 188 Module bay See media bayNIC See network adapter 189 190 191 192 193 194 Video resolution See resolution195 196 Index 197Index Index 199 Index 201 Index 203 204
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