www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Latitude™ D530 User’s GuideModel PP17L
10 ContentsRestoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 132Using Dell™ PC Restore and
100 Securing Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer 101Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in t
102 Cleaning Your ComputerFloppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads which preve
Troubleshooting 103TroubleshootingDell Technical Update ServiceThe Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software an
104 Troubleshooting1Shut down the computer. 2If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came wit
Troubleshooting 105When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until
106 Troubleshooting2If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the e
Troubleshooting 1075When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the
108 TroubleshootingDouble-Clicking the Dell Support IconDouble-click the icon to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked qu
Troubleshooting 109• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK — See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page
Contents 1118 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15119 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159FCC Notice (U
110 TroubleshootingWindows Vista: 1Click Start and click Computer.2Right-click Local Disk C:.3Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now.The User Account Con
Troubleshooting 1111Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Help
112 Troubleshooting2Select the program you want to remove.3Click Uninstall.4See the program documentation for installation instructions.Windows Vista:
Troubleshooting 1132Click Device Manager.If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 139
114 TroubleshootingA program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemRUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —Windows XP:The Program Compatibi
Troubleshooting 115COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENUMemory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
116 TroubleshootingRESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAINCHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS — Contact your network administrator or the person
Troubleshooting 117• Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.c
118 TroubleshootingINFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER.— Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
Troubleshooting 119the sound is not muted.DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when
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120 Troubleshootingprogram lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making
Troubleshooting 121If the display is difficult to readADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — Press <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key.MOVE THE EXTERNAL SUBWOOF
122 Troubleshooting
System Setup Program 123System Setup ProgramOverview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the sys
124 System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens1Turn on (or restart) your computer.2When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately
System Setup Program 125• Modular bay HDD• Internal HDD• Optical DriveDuring the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans ea
126 System Setup ProgramThe next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored.Changing COM PortsSerial Port allows you to map the
Reinstalling Software 127Reinstalling SoftwareDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboa
128 Reinstalling SoftwareMicrosoft Windows Vista™1Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer.2Click Properties→ Device Manager.
Reinstalling Software 1294Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver.If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see
Finding Information 13Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media ma
130 Reinstalling Softwarefollowing subsections, or click Extract, follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file.If instructed to n
Reinstalling Software 1315Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software.6Click Browse and browse to the location to whic
132 Reinstalling Software• System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the
Reinstalling Software 1332Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point.3Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen
134 Reinstalling Software2Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Im
Reinstalling Software 1355When prompted, click Yes.The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screen
136 Reinstalling Software6Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as
Reinstalling Software 137Using the Operating System MediaBefore you BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a
138 Reinstalling Software NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® de
Dell™ QuickSet 139Dell™ QuickSet NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer.Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure
14 Finding Information• How to set up my computer• Basic troubleshooting information• How to run the Dell DiagnosticsQuick Reference GuideNOTE: This d
140 Dell™ QuickSet
Traveling With Your Computer 141Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer• Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.• Write down
142 Traveling With Your Computer NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 ho
Getting Help 143Getting HelpObtaining AssistanceIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and t
144 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer ServiceDell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our supp
Getting Help 145– [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only)– [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)• Dell Market
146 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visi
Getting Help 147Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 148). If possible, turn on your computer
148 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:
Getting Help 149Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conn
Finding Information 15• Service Tag and Express Service Code• Microsoft Windows Product KeyService Tag and Microsoft Windows License LabelNOTE: Your c
150 Getting Help
Specifications 151Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→
152 SpecificationsCards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Cards1.5 V ExpressCards (with adapter)PC Card connector size 68 pinsData width (maximum) PCMCIA 16
Specifications 153Network adapter RJ-45 portD-Port standard docking connector for D/Port advanced port replicatorCommunicationsModem:Ty p ev.92 56K MD
154 SpecificationsExternalmicrophone mini-connector, stereo headphones/speakers mini-connectorSpeaker two 8-ohm speakersInternal speaker amplifier 1-W
Specifications 155KeyboardNumber of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (China); 89 (Brazil); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan)Key travel 2.5 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.11 in ± 0
156 SpecificationsOperating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.Se
Specifications 157Weight (with cables)0.46 kg (1.01 lb)Temperature range:Operating0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage–40° to 60°C (–40° to 140°F)Physica
158 SpecificationsMaximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating; also measured with hard drive
Appendix 159AppendixFCC Notice (U.S. Only)FCC Class BThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
16 Finding Information• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions• Communi
160 AppendixThe following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product
Glossary 161GlossaryTerms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your partic
162 Glossarybit — The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer.Bluetooth® wireless technology — A wireless technology standard for short-ran
Glossary 163CD-RW/DVD drive — A drive, sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that can read CDs and DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R
164 Glossarycan speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Computers that use disk striping generally allow the user to select the data
Glossary 165circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory.ECP — extended capabilities port — A parallel connector desig
166 GlossaryFCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much r
Glossary 167the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored.HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A pro
168 Glossarycannot operate both devices simultaneously.ISP — Internet service provider — A company that allows you to access its host server to connec
Glossary 169MB/sec — megabytes per second — One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings.media bay — A b
Finding Information 17• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing env
170 Glossarycontroller).NIC — See network adapter.notification area — The section of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick acces
Glossary 171create an image. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down.Pl
172 Glossaryon a monitor. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image.RFI — radio frequency interference — Interference that is generated at typi
Glossary 173shortcut — An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on your W
174 Glossaryand the operating system. System setup allows you to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system passwo
Glossary 175networks and some computer networks. Pairs of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than re
176 Glossarycapacity of a battery. For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours.wallpaper — The background pa
18 Finding Information• How to use Microsoft Windows XP• How to use Microsoft Windows Vista• How to work with programs and files• How to personalize m
Finding Information 19The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates
20 Finding Information
About Your Computer 21About Your ComputerFront View413872695
22 About Your ComputerDISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 53.DEVICE STATUS LIGHTSIf the compu
About Your Computer 23– Solid green: The battery is charging.– Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.– Off: The battery is adequately ch
24 About Your ComputerKEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:Turns on when the numeric keypad is ena
About Your Computer 25POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Power Management Modes&
26 About Your Computerto the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 93).IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 hig
About Your Computer 27Right Side ViewMEDIA BAY — You can install devices such as an optical drive, second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the
28 About Your ComputerUSB CONNECTORSMODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem c
About Your Computer 29S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTORSERIAL CONNECTORVIDEO CONNECTORAC ADAPTER CONNECTORConnects your computer to a TV. For more information,
Contents 3Contents1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Front View . . . .
30 About Your ComputerThe AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer tur
About Your Computer 31Bottom ViewMEMORY MODULE/MODEM/WLAN MINI-CARD/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER —Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, t
32 About Your ComputerBATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Release the battery.BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE/HEALTH GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge (
Setting Up Your Computer 33Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New ComputerYou can use your operating system wizards to help you tra
34 Setting Up Your ComputerFor transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the option
Setting Up Your Computer 351On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next.2On the Where are the files and settings? screen
36 Setting Up Your Computer4On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.5On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Com
Setting Up Your Computer 37Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To av
38 Setting Up Your Computer
Using a Battery 39Using a BatteryBattery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Gui
4 ContentsCharge Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Conserving Battery Power . . .
40 Using a Battery• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 44 for information
Using a Battery 41Microsoft® Windows® Power MeterThe Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-clic
42 Using a BatteryLow-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connec
Using a Battery 43Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep ModeStandby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by turning off the
44 Using a BatteryTo manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold <Shift>, and t
Using a Battery 45Charging the BatteryWhen you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an
46 Using a Battery1If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for
Using the Keyboard 47Using the KeyboardNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the key
48 Using the KeyboardKey CombinationsSystem FunctionsBatteryCD or DVD TrayDisplay FunctionsWireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Func
Using the Keyboard 49Power ManagementSpeaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® XP Logo Key Functions<Fn><Esc> Activates a power management mode
Contents 5Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Customizing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . 526 Using the Display .
50 Using the KeyboardMicrosoft® Windows Vista® Logo Key FunctionsWindows logo key and <TAB> Cycle through programs on the Windows Notification a
Using the Keyboard 51To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and c
52 Using the Keyboard• To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, le
Using the Display 53Using the DisplayAdjusting BrightnessWhen a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the disp
54 Using the DisplayYou can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. As you i
Using the Display 55the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the parts of the video image that are not visible, you can use the touch pad or trac
56 Using the Display10If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings.11Click OK to close the Display Properties window.To disable dual independent displa
Using the Display 57See the documentation that came with your video card for additional information.Windows Vista™1Click the Windows Vista Start butto
58 Using the Display
Using Multimedia 59Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed w
6 ContentsComposite Video and Standard Audio . . . . . . . 68Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 70Component Video and Standard Audio
60 Using Multimedia NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs
Using Multimedia 61For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the
62 Using Multimedia• Press <Fn> <End> to mute volume.For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and click He
Using Multimedia 63Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a c
64 Using MultimediaIf you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your com
Using Multimedia 65S-Video and Standard Audio 1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or aud
66 Using Multimedia4Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer.5Plug the two RCA connectors on the
Using Multimedia 671Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite video adapter to the S-vi
68 Using Multimedia6Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device.7Turn on the TV, tu
Using Multimedia 691Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video
Contents 79 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Card Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Card Blanks .
70 Using Multimedia5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6Plug the two RCA connectors on the
Using Multimedia 711Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video
72 Using Multimedia6Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device.7Turn on the TV, tu
Using Multimedia 731Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the component video adapter to the S-video
74 Using Multimedia4Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Mak
Using Multimedia 751Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the component video adapter to the S-video
76 Using Multimedia4Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Mak
Using Multimedia 774Click the DVD option.5Click the DVD Audio Setting icon.6Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll throug
78 Using Multimedia9Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen.Enabling the Display Settings f
Setting Up and Using Networks 79Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Interne
8 Contents11 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Computer, Keyboard, and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Touch Pad . . . . . . . .
80 Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communicat
Setting Up and Using Networks 81• A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN• A network cable with a network (RJ-
82 Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem1Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to ob
Setting Up and Using Networks 8313Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes.14See the documentation that came with your wireless r
84 Setting Up and Using Networks• The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systemTo determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your w
Setting Up and Using Networks 85 NOTE: If you select a secure network, you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Network security settings are u
86 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Even if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that locatio
Setting Up and Using Networks 872Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about the hardware installed on this computer.On the My
88 Setting Up and Using NetworksWhen Windows Firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Netw
Using Cards 89Using CardsCard TypesSee "Specifications" on page 151 for information on supported PC Cards. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootabl
Contents 9Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Scanner Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Sound and Speaker Problems. .
90 Using CardsCard BlanksYour computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other partic
Using Cards 91If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC C
92 Using Cards2Slide the adapter into the card slot until the adapter is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do
Securing Your Computer 93Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.A security cable lock
94 Securing Your Computer NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or hard drive. However, they are not foolproof
Securing Your Computer 95If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its previous operating state. NOTICE: If you disabl
96 Securing Your ComputerUsing a Hard Drive PasswordThe hard drive password helps protect the data on your hard drive from unauthorized access. You ca
Securing Your Computer 97Trusted Platform Module (TPM) NOTE: The TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating system supports TPM. For more
98 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Management SoftwareThe security management software is designed to utilize four different features to help you secur
Securing Your Computer 99Computer Tracking SoftwareComputer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is lost or stolen. The soft
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