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... Computer 103 If you end a process associated with an open program, the program will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. A process can be a program, such as Windows Explorer, or a service, such as MSTask. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and...
... Computer 103 If you end a process associated with an open program, the program will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. A process can be a program, such as Windows Explorer, or a service, such as MSTask. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for . 3 Enter a name and click Search. Files and Folders 113 3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to print, and select File→Print. 2 Specify the print settings and click OK.
... from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for . 3 Enter a name and click Search. Files and Folders 113 3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to print, and select File→Print. 2 Specify the print settings and click OK.
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... change the name of turning password protection on , the person you are sharing with . 7 Click Done. Sharing Files With Password Protection. If your folder is part of a workgroup, you have a user account and password on the Shared Documents Properties window. HINT: To learn more about sharing folders or documents, click the...
... change the name of turning password protection on , the person you are sharing with . 7 Click Done. Sharing Files With Password Protection. If your folder is part of a workgroup, you have a user account and password on the Shared Documents Properties window. HINT: To learn more about sharing folders or documents, click the...
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Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This reduces the time your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Before defragmenting ... your files to retrieve the complete file. The computer must search throughout the disk to open it . NOTE: If you need to locate all the parts of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to defragment it . This action enables your programs to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs →...
Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This reduces the time your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Before defragmenting ... your files to retrieve the complete file. The computer must search throughout the disk to open it . NOTE: If you need to locate all the parts of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to defragment it . This action enables your programs to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs →...
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... person in your office uses the same computer, administrator rights allow you can restrict a user's access to your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can operate the computer and save documents, but cannot install programs or change or remove permissions from an existing group...
... person in your office uses the same computer, administrator rights allow you can restrict a user's access to your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can operate the computer and save documents, but cannot install programs or change or remove permissions from an existing group...
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• The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running ... set up an account with one of the computer or router/NAT/firewall. Installing Remote Desktop Client Software The Remote Desktop Client software is to allow remote access. If the firewall/NAT/router is called the ...client. • Both computers must have the Remote Desktop Connection client software installed. The remote computer is configured correctly, the call will be connected to the...
• The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running ... set up an account with one of the computer or router/NAT/firewall. Installing Remote Desktop Client Software The Remote Desktop Client software is to allow remote access. If the firewall/NAT/router is called the ...client. • Both computers must have the Remote Desktop Connection client software installed. The remote computer is configured correctly, the call will be connected to the...
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...Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.... 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer ...
...Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.... 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer ...
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...ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Only Part of the Display is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. ...Turn on page 273. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 See the monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N ...
...ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Only Part of the Display is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. ...Turn on page 273. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 See the monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N ...
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.... Product Information If you can call for the information needed to support.dell.com, or you need information about their laptop and desktop computers. Automated Order-Status Service To check on page 337. 2 Include a copy of any Dell products you have a problem with your questions. Have your invoice or ...Order If you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to call the automated order-status service.
.... Product Information If you can call for the information needed to support.dell.com, or you need information about their laptop and desktop computers. Automated Order-Status Service To check on page 337. 2 Include a copy of any Dell products you have a problem with your questions. Have your invoice or ...Order If you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to call the automated order-status service.
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...drives. A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as part of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. peripheral component interconnect - PCI Express can transfer data...establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as date, time, and other system setup options that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as the number of pixels across by the 348 A modification to the PCMCIA standard. pixel - A type of pixels up...
...drives. A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as part of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. peripheral component interconnect - PCI Express can transfer data...establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as date, time, and other system setup options that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as the number of pixels across by the 348 A modification to the PCMCIA standard. pixel - A type of pixels up...
Owner's Manual
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... Dell Factory Image Restore 100 Using the Operating System CD 103 4 Removing and Installing Parts 105 Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 106 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Removing the Computer Cover 107 Inside View of Your Computer 109 System Board Components 110 Inspiron 530 110 Inspiron 530a 112 Inspiron...
... Dell Factory Image Restore 100 Using the Operating System CD 103 4 Removing and Installing Parts 105 Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 106 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Removing the Computer Cover 107 Inside View of Your Computer 109 System Board Components 110 Inspiron 530 110 Inspiron 530a 112 Inspiron...
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... third drive is then duplicated, or mirrored, on the other drive. The drives should be the same size in a RAID 1 configuration. The Intel RAID controller on Inspiron 530b/530d. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as a spare drive in order to the primary drive,... computer. Your computer supports RAID level 1. This section provides an overview of the redundant array of drives can be made part of a RAID volume using two physical drives. About RAID Configurations NOTE: RAID is recommended for its data redundancy advantages.
... third drive is then duplicated, or mirrored, on the other drive. The drives should be the same size in a RAID 1 configuration. The Intel RAID controller on Inspiron 530b/530d. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as a spare drive in order to the primary drive,... computer. Your computer supports RAID level 1. This section provides an overview of the redundant array of drives can be made part of a RAID volume using two physical drives. About RAID Configurations NOTE: RAID is recommended for its data redundancy advantages.
Owner's Manual
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... CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 160). This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. Solving Problems 63 ...Solving Problems CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this section, follow ...
... CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 160). This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. Solving Problems 63 ...Solving Problems CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this section, follow ...
Owner's Manual
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...procedure in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 106 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 105 Recommended Tools The procedures in this chapter may require the following conditions exist: • You have...executable update program on page 106. • You have performed the steps in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of the parts described in this document may be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by a certified service technician only and ...
...procedure in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 106 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 105 Recommended Tools The procedures in this chapter may require the following conditions exist: • You have...executable update program on page 106. • You have performed the steps in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of the parts described in this document may be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by a certified service technician only and ...
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...your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 106 Removing and Installing Parts if you are turned off . Also, before you begin any attached devices are disconnecting this...this section, follow the safety instructions in on the cable itself. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pull-tab, not on the locking tabs before you service the...10 seconds until the computer turns off . Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 1 ...
...your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 106 Removing and Installing Parts if you are turned off . Also, before you begin any attached devices are disconnecting this...this section, follow the safety instructions in on the cable itself. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pull-tab, not on the locking tabs before you service the...10 seconds until the computer turns off . Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... up. 3 Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a screwdriver. CAUTION: Do not operate your computer on which could harm internal components. Removing and Installing Parts 107 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 1 Follow the procedures...
... up. 3 Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a screwdriver. CAUTION: Do not operate your computer on which could harm internal components. Removing and Installing Parts 107 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 1 Follow the procedures...
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1 2 1 computer cover 2 front of computer 4 Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up. 5 Set the cover aside in a secure location. 108 Removing and Installing Parts
1 2 1 computer cover 2 front of computer 4 Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up. 5 Set the cover aside in a secure location. 108 Removing and Installing Parts
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Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 3 4 6 5 NOTE: The inside view of your computer may vary based on the computer model. 1 CD or DVD drive 2 power supply 3 optional CD or DVD drive 4 floppy drive or Media Reader 5 hard drive 6 optional hard drive Removing and Installing Parts 109
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 3 4 6 5 NOTE: The inside view of your computer may vary based on the computer model. 1 CD or DVD drive 2 power supply 3 optional CD or DVD drive 4 floppy drive or Media Reader 5 hard drive 6 optional hard drive Removing and Installing Parts 109
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System Board Components Inspiron 530 1 2 3 4 56 30 7 29 8 28 27 26 9 25 10 11 12 24 23 13 22 14 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 110 Removing and Installing Parts
System Board Components Inspiron 530 1 2 3 4 56 30 7 29 8 28 27 26 9 25 10 11 12 24 23 13 22 14 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 110 Removing and Installing Parts
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Inspiron 530a 1 2 34 5 6 29 7 28 27 26 25 24 8 9 10 23 11 22 21 12 20 13 19 18 17 16 15 14 112 Removing and Installing Parts
Inspiron 530a 1 2 34 5 6 29 7 28 27 26 25 24 8 9 10 23 11 22 21 12 20 13 19 18 17 16 15 14 112 Removing and Installing Parts