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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" on page 83.

Power Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G G R E E N — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

•Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

•Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly.

•Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on.

•Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R — The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist.

•Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable).

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R — A device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

•Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).

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Contents

Dell Latitude D530 User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m March JU373 Contents Microsoft Windows XP Logo Key Functions Accessing Power Options PropertiesCustomizing the Touch Pad Contents Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display CD or DVD player if available Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Contents Enabling the Display Settings for a TVConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 102 101Computer, Keyboard, and Display 101 Dell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Accessing the Dell Support Utility Viewing the System Setup Screens 124 Changing the Boot Sequence 124123 126 Macrovision Product Notice Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Contents Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer Finding Information Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? Microsoft Windows Product Key Find It Here Community Online discussion with other Dell customers Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go Finding Information Dell Support Utility How to use Microsoft Windows Vista Describes your problemProblem Power Management Wizard, hotkeys Operating system is already installed Finding Information About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Power button About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Security cable slot Ieee 1394 ConnectorAudio connectors Hard drive D I O C O N N E C T O R S Back View Media bay Device latch release USB connectorsRight Side View Network connector RJ-45 Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device About Your Computer Cover Battery charge Gauge/health gauge Bottom ViewMemory Module/modem/WLAN About Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery Warning Hibernate Mode Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options Properties To remove the battery Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Battery Key CombinationsSystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Power Management Power Options Properties windowSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows XP Logo Key Functions Opens the Windows Mobility Center Opens the Ease of Access CenterMicrosoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing a Projector Using the Display Windows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display Windows Vista Using the Display Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Volume icon Volume Meter Mute icon Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Pdif digital audio Video TV-out connectorConnector Video connector Using Multimedia Connector Output connector Standard S-video cable Audio connectorVideo and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Audio input connector Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter Connectors Component video cable Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Microsoft Windows Firewall Setting Up and Using Networks Using Cards Card Types Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardCard Blanks Using Cards Removing a Card or Blank Passwords About PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock Using a Primary or System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM Feature Security Management Software Using the Security Management Software Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature onComputer Tracking Software Activating the Security Management Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 100 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Shut down the computer During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu105 Option Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility fromDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Solving Problems Drive ProblemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical driveHard drive problems 109 Windows Vista Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems110 Error Messages 111 Ieee 1394 Device Problems See the program documentation for installation instructions112 Select the program you want to remove Lockups and Software Problems Follow the instructions on the screen Windows Vista Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system114 115 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems 116 Printer Problems Adjust the settings, as needed117 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers118 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner 119 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Display Problems If the display is blankDisplay is blank 120 121 If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable 122 System Setup Program System Setup ProgramOverview 123 Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive 125 Changing COM Ports Enabling the Infrared Sensor Reinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Insert the Drivers and Utilities media 129 Reinstalling Software 131 You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 133 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 135 Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media 137 Reinstalling Software Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet139 140 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 141 142 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Getting Help Obtaining Assistance143 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 145 Before You Call 146 147 148 Contacting Dell 149 150 Specifications 151 Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 152GL 960 supports 533 MHz DDR2 Infrared sensor 153 Lvds Power consumption panel with Backlight typical 154297 mm 0.012 217 mm 0.008 155 Battery Operating time Certain power-intensive conditions156 Can be significantly reduced under 157 158 Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 159 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176