Dell M1530 owner manual Computer Tracking Software, If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen

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Register applications and web pages in a password bank so that you can use the fingerprint reader to enter your password

Launch a favorite application by swiping your finger over the fingerprint reader

Store confidential information in an encrypted folder

If for some reason, the fingerprint reader is damaged, a backup password can be used to access the function of Fingerprint Reader Suite. The backup password can be created during enrollment.

Computer Tracking Software

Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is lost or stolen. The software is optional and may be purchased when you order your Dell™ computer, or you can contact your Dell sales representative for information about this security feature.

NOTE: Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries.

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. If possible, obtain the name of the investigating officer.

NOTE: If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not know, call a law enforcement agency where you live.

If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company.

Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer. If possible, give the name of the investigating officer.

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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 orSetting Up a Network Connecting a Network orChecking Your Wireless Network Card Contents Removing an ExpressCard or BlankDell Technical Update Service Setting Up a New Wlan Using aExternal Keyboard problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Dell MediaDirect problems114 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 121115 123131 153 Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramDefinition of Dell-Installed Software Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDrivers for my computer Device documentationMicrosoft Windows Product Key What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationDiagram may vary Site Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationOther Dell customers Drivers & DownloadsHow to personalize my desktop How to work with programs and files Click StartGlass Click the topic that describes your Problem 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 Bottom View Battery Battery release latch Battery charge/health gaugeAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and TouchpadNumeric Keypad Adjusting Keyboard Settings Power ManagementAdvanced tab in the Power Options Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch pad Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Using the Sleep Power State Charging the BatteryBattery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media Drive openingDVD 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 TipsMute icon Using Multimedia Adjusting the VolumeVolume icon Using Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Green component video-output Video TV-out connector Component video adapterConnector 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 Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the CameraCamera indicator Using the CameraCreating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsUsing ExpressCards Using ExpressCardsExpressCard Blanks ExpressCard/34Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing an ExpressCardInstalling a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing the Memory Card Reader 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 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 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Fingerprint Reader PasswordsIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDuring 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 Click, or right-click the icon Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC CheckUp DellConnect Dell Network AssistantProblems writing to an optical drive Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems 100 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 101 Error Messages 103 Do not use these characters in filenames104 105 Drive and try again Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 107Shut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 108 Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops respondingMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Dell MediaDirect problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears111 Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 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 Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If the display is blankGlare, which can cause poor picture quality 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 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 133 Hard DriveRemoving 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 Removing the Keyboard Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on139 Keyboard tabsReplacing the Keyboard MemoryRemoving the Memory Module 140M2.5 x 5-mm screw 141Securing clips Memory module Replacing the Memory ModuleTab 143Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini CardsBattery bay 145 Removing a Wlan CardReplacing a Wlan Card 147 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan CardDisconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card Replacing a Wwan Card Flash Cache ModuleRemoving the FCM 149FCM Card Replacing the FCMRemove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology151 Box CardReplacing the Card Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Traveling With Your Computer154 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Obtaining Assistance Getting Help155 Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information158 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 159 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Specifications Specifications161 Processor162 163 164 Height 165Width Diagonal166 WeightCamera DepthComputer off 167Operating StorageLength 16865W 90WEnvironmental 169170 Appendix Using the System Setup Program171 AppendixCommonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen 173 Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Touch PadMedia 175176 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 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 189 190 191 192 193 194 Video resolution See resolution195 196 Index Index197 Index 199 Index 201 Index 203 204
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