Index | Dell M1530 manual

memory card reader, 75

memory module cover description, 36

messages error, 102

microphone directional, 71

Mini Card installing, 144

Mobile Broadband network connections, 82 problems, 112

See also wireless switch

modem connector description, 35

monitor. See display

N

network find info, 13

installing WLAN Mini Card, 144 Mobile Broadband

(WWAN), 112 problems, 112

network connector description, 32

O

operating system

reinstalling Windows Vista, 125, 127

P

phone numbers, 160

power

line conditioners, 23 problems, 113 protection devices, 23 surge protectors, 23 UPS, 23

power button description, 26

power light conditions, 113

printer cable, 21 connecting, 21 problems, 114 setting up, 21 USB, 22

problems

blue screen, 110 CD drive, 99 CD-RW drive, 99 computer crashes, 109-110 computer does not start up, 109 computer stops responding, 109 Dell Diagnostics, 91

Dell MediaDirect, 110 drives, 99

DVD drive, 99 error messages, 102 hard drive, 100

IEEE 1394 connector, 107 keyboard, 108

lockups, 109

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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 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Customizing the Touch Pad Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Copying CD, DVD, Connecting a Network or Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Contents Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Setting Up a New Wlan Using a Dell Technical Update Service Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problemsLockups and Software Problems Dell MediaDirect problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 121 114115 123 131 153 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenDefinition of Dell-Installed Software Computer, Keyboard, and Display Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer Device documentation Microsoft Windows Product Key What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationDiagram may vary Updates appropriate for your Configuration SiteOther Dell customers Drivers & Downloads How to work with programs and files Click Start How to personalize my desktopGlass Click the topic that describes your Problem Computing environment Operating 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 Battery Battery release latch Battery charge/health gauge Bottom View About Your Computer About Your Computer Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and TouchpadNumeric Keypad Power Management Adjusting Keyboard SettingsAdvanced tab in the Power Options Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Touch pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Adjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Charge Gauge Configuring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Using the Sleep Power State Replacing the Battery Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media Drive opening Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote DVD player includes the following basic buttons Skip Forward How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Blu-ray Drives Mute icon Using Multimedia Adjusting the VolumeVolume icon Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Green component video-output Video TV-out connector Component video adapterConnector Hdmi connector Using Multimedia Hdmi Audio connector Video and Standard Audio Audio input connector Component Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Using the Camera Accessing the Camera’s Help FileCamera indicator Using the Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a Video Using ExpressCards Using ExpressCardsExpressCard Blanks ExpressCard/34 Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardUsing the Memory Card Reader Memory Card Blanks Removing 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 Connecting to a Wlan Completing the Connection to the Wlan Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Passwords Fingerprint Reader Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Option Function Dell Support Center Tab Function Dell Support Click, or right-click the icon Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC CheckUp Dell Network Assistant DellConnect Problems writing to an optical drive Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems 100 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 101 Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 103 104 105 Drive and try again ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 107 Shut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 108 Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start Computer stops responding Dell MediaDirect problems Menu to access Dell MediaDirect HelpProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Other software problems 111 Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 112 113 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 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality 119 If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers 123 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 124 Using Windows Vista System Restore 125 Troubleshooting Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 127 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin 129 130 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 133 Removing 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 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on Removing the Keyboard139 Keyboard tabs Memory Replacing the KeyboardRemoving the Memory Module 140 141 M2.5 x 5-mm screw Replacing the Memory Module Securing clips Memory module 143 Tab Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini CardsBattery bay Removing a Wlan Card 145 Replacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 147 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card Flash Cache Module Replacing a Wwan CardRemoving the FCM 149 FCM Card Replacing the FCMRemove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card151 Box Card Replacing the Card Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Traveling With Your Computer 154 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Getting Help Obtaining Assistance155 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information 158 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist 159 Contacting Dell Specifications Specifications161 Processor 162 163 164 165 HeightWidth Diagonal Weight 166Camera Depth 167 Computer offOperating Storage 168 Length65W 90W 169 Environmental 170 Using the System Setup Program Appendix171 Appendix Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Performing a One-Time Boot 173 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad MouseMedia 175 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 176 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B Affairs 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 Video resolution See resolution 194 195 196 Index Index197 Index 199 Index 201 Index 203 204