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Dell XPS M1530
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
129
Adding and Replacing Parts
151
Traveling With Your Computer
Glossary
Drivers and Utilities Media
Finding Information
Setup Diagram
Site
Dell Support Utility
Operating System Media
Finding Information
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up a Printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Front View
About Your Computer
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
Left Side View
Hdmi connector Ieee 1394a connector
Security cable slot About Your Computer
Right Side View
USB C O N N E C T O R
Back View
Battery Air vent
About Your Computer
Bottom View
Battery Battery release latch Battery charge/health gauge
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Power Management
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Charge Gauge
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using the Sleep Power State
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
Skip Forward
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD
CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
Blu-ray Drives
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Using Dell MediaDirect
Adjusting the Picture
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
Accessing the Camera’s Help File
Using the Camera
Creating a Picture or a Video
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
ExpressCard Blanks
Using ExpressCards
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Installing an ExpressCard
Using the Memory Card Reader
Installing a Memory Card
Memory Card Blanks
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Connecting to a Wlan
Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Setting Up and Using Networks
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Fingerprint Reader
Passwords
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer Tracking Software
Securing Your Computer
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
Insert your Drivers and Utilities media
Option Function
Dell Support Center
Dell Support
Dell PC CheckUp
Dell PC Tune-Up
DellConnect
Dell Network Assistant
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
101
Do not use these characters in filenames
102
103
Drive and try again
105
ExpressCard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Shut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 106
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start
Solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
109
Other software problems
110
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Power Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
111
Printer Problems
113
Scanner Problems
No sound from external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
Disable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers
No sound from integrated speakers
115
Remote Control Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
116
If the display is difficult to read
Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
117
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
119
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
121
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
122
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
123
Using Windows Vista System Restore
Troubleshooting
125
Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration
Before You Begin
Using the Operating System Media
127
128
Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
131
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
133
Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
134
135
Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
Keyboard
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on
Removing the Keyboard
137
138
Memory
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Memory Module
139
Replacing the Memory Module
141
Subscriber Identity Module
Wireless Mini-Cards
143
Removing a Wlan Card
Replacing a Wlan Card
145
Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card
Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card
147
Flash Cache Module
Replacing a Wwan Card
Removing the FCM
Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM
Replacing the FCM
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
149
Replacing the Card
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
152
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
153
DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
156
157
Contacting Dell
159
Specifications
160
USB
161
Lvds
162
163
164
165
166
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168
Using the System Setup Program
Appendix
169
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
171
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
173
Touch Pad
Mouse
Media
174
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
176
Macrovision Product Notice
177
Glossary
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Index
Index
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Index