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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
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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
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Line Conditioners
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
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
Key Combinations
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Numeric Keypad
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
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
Configuring Power Management Settings
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
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
Memory Card Blanks
Using the Memory Card Reader
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
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
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
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
Problems writing to an optical drive
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
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Do not use these characters in filenames
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Drive and try again
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
ExpressCard Problems
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
105
Shut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 106
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Dell MediaDirect problems
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
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Other software problems
Network Problems
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
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Power Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Printer Problems
113
Scanner Problems
Disable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Remote Control Problems
No sound from headphones
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116
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
117
If the display is difficult to read
Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
If only part of the display is readable
Identifying Drivers
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
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
131
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
133
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
134
Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
135
Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
Keyboard
137
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Memory
Removing the Memory Module
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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
Replacing a Wwan Card
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
147
Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM
Replacing the FCM
149
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
Replacing the Card
Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
152
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
153
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
156
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
157
Contacting Dell
159
Specifications
160
USB
161
Lvds
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Using the System Setup Program
Appendix
Commonly Used Options
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
171
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Mouse
Touch Pad
Media
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174
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
176
Macrovision Product Notice
177
Glossary
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Index
Index
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Index