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
Customizing the Touch Pad Contents
Accessing Power Options Properties
Microsoft Windows XP Logo Key Functions
Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
CD or DVD player if available
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Contents
Computer, Keyboard, and Display 101
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Dell Technical Update Service
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Viewing the System Setup Screens 124
Changing the Boot Sequence 124
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Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support and Customer Service
Macrovision Product Notice
Contents
Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Drivers 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 problem
Problem
Power Management Wizard, hotkeys
Operating system is already installed
Finding Information
Front View
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Power button
About Your Computer
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Audio connectors Hard drive
Security cable slot Ieee 1394 Connector
Left Side View
D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Right Side View
Media bay Device latch release USB connectors
Back 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 View
Memory
Module/modem/WLAN
About Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
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
Standby and Sleep Mode
Power Management Modes
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Replacing the Battery
Charging the Battery
To remove the battery
Storing a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Power Management
Power Options Properties window
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows XP Logo Key Functions
Microsoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions
Opens the Ease of Access Center
Opens the Windows Mobility Center
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using 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
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
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
Connector Video connector Using Multimedia
Video TV-out connector
Pdif digital audio
Connector Output connector
Video and Standard Audio
Audio connector
Standard S-video cable
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
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
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
Card Blanks
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Extended Cards
Using Cards
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
Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on
Computer Tracking Software
Activating the Security Management Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Shut down the computer
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Option Function
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Access the Dell Support Utility from
Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Solving Problems
Drive Problems
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
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Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Windows Vista
Error Messages
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
See the program documentation for installation instructions
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Select the program you want to remove
Lockups and Software Problems
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Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Follow the instructions on the screen Windows Vista
Network Problems
Memory Problems
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Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Adjust the settings, as needed
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If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
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If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
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Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
Display is blank
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If only part of the display is readable
If the display is difficult to read
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System Setup Program
System Setup Program
Overview
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Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive
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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
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Reinstalling Software
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media
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Reinstalling Software
139
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
142
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
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Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
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Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
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GL 960 supports 533 MHz DDR2
Infrared sensor
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Lvds
Power consumption panel with Backlight typical
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297 mm 0.012
217 mm 0.008
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Battery Operating time
Certain power-intensive conditions
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Can be significantly reduced under
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Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
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