Dell XPS M1530
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
September RU335
Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu- ray Disc BD
Using the Memory Card Reader
Securing Your Computer
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
112
Adding and Replacing Parts
129
Traveling With Your Computer
151
Glossary
Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities Media
Setup Diagram
Site
Dell Support Utility
Operating System Media
Finding Information
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
About Your Computer
Front View
Dual digital microphones
About Your Computer
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
Page
About Your Computer
Hdmi connector Ieee 1394a connector
Left Side View
Right Side View
Security cable slot About Your Computer
USB C O N N E C T O R
Battery Air vent
Back View
About Your Computer
Battery Battery release latch Battery charge/health gauge
Bottom View
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Using the Sleep Power State
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
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
CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives
Helpful Tips
Blu-ray Drives
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell MediaDirect
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Green component video-output
Hdmi
Video and Standard Audio
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 File
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
Creating a Picture or a Video
Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Installing a Memory Card
Using the Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
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
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Fingerprint Reader
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
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
Dell Support
Dell PC Tune-Up
Dell PC CheckUp
Dell Network Assistant
DellConnect
Optical drive problems
Drive Problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Do not use these characters in filenames
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Drive and try again
ExpressCard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
105
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
Shut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 106
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Dell MediaDirect problems
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
109
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
110
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Power Problems
111
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
113
Sound and Speaker Problems
Disable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
Remote Control Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
115
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
116
Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
If the display is difficult to read
117
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
119
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
121
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
122
Using Windows Vista System Restore
123
Troubleshooting
Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration
125
Using the Operating System Media
Before You Begin
127
128
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
131
Removing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Hard Drive
133
Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
134
135
Keyboard
Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
Removing the Keyboard
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on
137
Memory
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Memory Module
138
139
Replacing the Memory Module
141
Wireless Mini-Cards
Subscriber Identity Module
Removing a Wlan Card
143
Replacing a Wlan Card
Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card
145
Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card
Flash Cache Module
Replacing a Wwan Card
Removing the FCM
147
Replacing the FCM
Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM
Removing the Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
149
Replacing the Card
Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
152
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
153
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
156
157
Contacting Dell
Specifications
159
160
161
USB
162
Lvds
163
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
169
System Setup Screen
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
171
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Mouse
Media
173
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
174
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
176
Glossary
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Index
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Index
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Index