Dell Latitude D530 User’s Guide
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Model PP17L
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
March
P/N JU373
Contents
3 Setting Up Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Configuring Power Management Settings
Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Microsoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions
Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the
8 Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating
Cleaning Your Computer
12 Troubleshooting
13 System Setup Program
14 Reinstalling Software
16 Traveling With Your Computer
System Setup Screens
Glossary
Contents
Contents
Finding Information
NOTE Additional information may ship with your computer
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
Quick Reference Guide
Dell Product Information Guide
Dell Latitude User’s Guide
Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Label
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
To download Notebook System Software
Dell Support Utility
Windows Welcome Center
Windows Help and Support
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Dell QuickSet Help
The operating system is already installed
Finding Information
About Your Computer
Front View
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data
If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows
9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled
Turns on when wireless devices are enabled
A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following
Left Side View
to the computer see Security Cable Lock on page
Right Side View
Back View
USB connectors
serial connector
video connector
AC adapter connector
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off
Bottom View
battery-bay latch release
Mini-Card/coin-cell battery
docking-device connector
B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Release the battery
Setting Up Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
To prepare a new computer for the file transfer
3 Click Finished and restart the new 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
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows XP Logo Key Functions
Power Options Properties window
Microsoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box if
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using a Projector
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Windows Vista
1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel
Microsoft Windows XP
Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
Microsoft Windows XP
Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows Vista
Using the Display
Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
4 Push the tray back into the drive
A CD player includes the following basic buttons
A DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
S-video TV-out connector
S-video connector
composite video adapter
composite video-output
S-video and standard audio Composite video and standard audio
Component-out video and standard audio
component video adapter
Pr red component video
S-Video and Standard Audio
standard audio cable
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Using Multimedia
1 composite video adapter
3 standard audio cable
1 composite video adapter
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
1 S-video TV-out connector
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
1 composite video adapter
3 standard audio cable
1 composite video adapter
Component Video and Standard Audio
1 S-video TV-out connector
Using Multimedia
1 composite video adapter
Using Multimedia
1 component video adapter
3 standard audio cable
component video cable
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
1 S-video TV-out connector
Using Multimedia
1 component video adapter
Using Multimedia
1 component video adapter
3 standard audio cable
component video cable
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Wireless Local Area Network WLAN
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
Connecting to a WLAN
The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system
Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Microsoft Windows Firewall
When Windows Firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel
Using Cards
Card Types
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Card Blanks
Extended Cards
To install an ExpressCard
Removing a Card or Blank
Passwords
About Passwords
Securing 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
Computer Tracking Software
Activating the Security Management Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
1 Shut down the computer
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Page
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Solving Problems
Drive Problems
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
R U N T H E M O D E M D I A G N O S T I C TO O L
Error Messages
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
Other software problems
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer
3 Click Properties and click Ports
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
2 Try adjusting the settings
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
The display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Troubleshooting
System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive
Changing COM Ports
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
NOTE The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
5 When prompted, click Yes
Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media
Dell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media
2 Insert the Operating System disc
6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM
7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Online Services
DellConnect
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Product Information
Before You Call
your Product Information Guide
Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number
Contacting Dell
Getting Help
Specifications
7-pin mini-DIN connector optional adapter
cables with S-video and composite video
sensor compatible with IrDA Standard
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board
volume control buttons or program menus
approximately 1 hour for 80 percent charge
See Battery Performance on page 39 for
varies depending on operating conditions
AC Adapter continued
Specifications
Environmental continued
Operating
142 G, 70 in/sec
Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
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Hyper-Threading - Hyper-Threading is an Intel technology that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors, capable of performing certain tasks simultaneously
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shortcut - An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double- click the icon, you can open its corresponding folder or file without having to find it first. Shortcut icons do not change the location of files. If you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. Also, you can rename a shortcut icon
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