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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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... listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support...
... listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support...
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.... E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
.... E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
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... network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. See "Using a Firewall to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. If you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access...
... network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. See "Using a Firewall to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. If you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access...
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... DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). NOTICE - ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N T E R R U P T - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media...
... DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). NOTICE - ERROR 8602 - Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N T E R R U P T - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media...
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... I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your network settings are correct and that your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see "Diagnostic Lights for your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. For additional safety...
... I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your network settings are correct and that your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see "Diagnostic Lights for your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. For additional safety...
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... brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on the computer and the...
... brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on the computer and the...
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... SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A connector used to operate with a processor and a memory chip. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers. Also known as date and time or system password. Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to 1280 x 1024. super-extended graphics array plus - system board - A utility that is on the computer, do not protect against...
... SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A connector used to operate with a processor and a memory chip. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers. Also known as date and time or system password. Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to 1280 x 1024. super-extended graphics array plus - system board - A utility that is on the computer, do not protect against...
Owner's Manual
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... model number is Inspiron 530s. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Finding Information 11 only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set...
... model number is Inspiron 530s. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Finding Information 11 only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set...
Owner's Manual
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... click Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell computer. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Finding Information 13 If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for correct operation of your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model and click Go. 3 Scroll to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start...
... click Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell computer. DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Finding Information 13 If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for correct operation of your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model and click Go. 3 Scroll to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start...
Owner's Manual
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... of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 2 network adapter connector To attach your computer to either a network port or your computer. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card. It is transmitting or receiving network data. If you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. Setting Up and Using Your...
... of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. 2 network adapter connector To attach your computer to either a network port or your computer. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card. It is transmitting or receiving network data. If you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. Setting Up and Using Your...
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..." on your monitors. If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect the cable. NOTE: The integrated video card is disabled when an add-on graphics card is disabled. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to connect and enable your computer 1 optional DVI adapter 3 TV-OUT connector 2 DVI (white) connector 4 VGA (blue) connector Setting Up and Using Your Computer...
..." on your monitors. If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect the cable. NOTE: The integrated video card is disabled when an add-on graphics card is disabled. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to connect and enable your computer 1 optional DVI adapter 3 TV-OUT connector 2 DVI (white) connector 4 VGA (blue) connector Setting Up and Using Your Computer...
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Solving Problems 81 If an optional video card is installed, check that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . If the power light is turned on the setup diagram for your computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - NOTE: See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures. See "Beep Codes" on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the card, rather than the video connector on the...
Solving Problems 81 If an optional video card is installed, check that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . If the power light is turned on the setup diagram for your computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - NOTE: See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures. See "Beep Codes" on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the card, rather than the video connector on the...
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...; Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control (located to continue. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that you may appear. Ensure that are not on the computer, click Continue; Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is...
...; Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control (located to continue. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that you may appear. Ensure that are not on the computer, click Continue; Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is...
Owner's Manual
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... incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. Troubleshooting Tools 95 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
... incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. Troubleshooting Tools 95 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
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...(Enabled by default) Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Legacy LAN; First Boot Device Removable; CDROM; USB-CDROM; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected. USB-CDROM; Capacity The combined installed capacity of memory installed. All, But Keyboard (All, But Keyboard by default) Boot Up NumLock Off; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type...
...(Enabled by default) Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Legacy LAN; First Boot Device Removable; CDROM; USB-CDROM; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the removable devices connected. USB-CDROM; Capacity The combined installed capacity of memory installed. All, But Keyboard (All, But Keyboard by default) Boot Up NumLock Off; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type...
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... by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Legacy LAN; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Onboard FDC Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard Audio Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard LAN Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard LAN Boot Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) Remote Wake Up On; S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) ROM SATA Mode IDE; On; USB-CDROM; Last (Off by default) • USB Operation Mode-High Speed; Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS); Hard Disk; Disabled (Disabled by default...
... by default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Legacy LAN; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Onboard FDC Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard Audio Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard LAN Connector Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard LAN Boot Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) Remote Wake Up On; S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) ROM SATA Mode IDE; On; USB-CDROM; Last (Off by default) • USB Operation Mode-High Speed; Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS); Hard Disk; Disabled (Disabled by default...
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... controllers that encrypts voice and data transmissions. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. smart card - The number of the platform base that a program displays depends on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is embedded with most Windows software packages. shortcut - Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector...
... controllers that encrypts voice and data transmissions. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. smart card - The number of the platform base that a program displays depends on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is embedded with most Windows software packages. shortcut - Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector...
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... system board mouse problems, 74 Index 219 H hard drive installing, 141 installing second, 142 problems, 66 removing, 139 hardware beep codes, 84 conflicts, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 88 hibernate mode, 42-43, 45 I I/O panel replacing, 162 installing parts before you begin, 103 recommended tools, 103 turning off your computer, 104 Internet problems, 66 Internet connection about, 60 options, 60 setting up, 61 IRQ conflicts, 95 K keyboard problems, 69 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 16 M Media Card Reader installing, 150, 152 problems, 72 removing, 150 using, 37 memory installing...
... system board mouse problems, 74 Index 219 H hard drive installing, 141 installing second, 142 problems, 66 removing, 139 hardware beep codes, 84 conflicts, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 88 hibernate mode, 42-43, 45 I I/O panel replacing, 162 installing parts before you begin, 103 recommended tools, 103 turning off your computer, 104 Internet problems, 66 Internet connection about, 60 options, 60 setting up, 61 IRQ conflicts, 95 K keyboard problems, 69 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 16 M Media Card Reader installing, 150, 152 problems, 72 removing, 150 using, 37 memory installing...
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... problems, 70-71 sound problems, 79 volume, 79 speaker problems, 79 volume, 79 specifications audio, 178, 181 computer information, 177, 180 connectors, 179, 182 controls and lights, 183 drives, 179, 182 environmental, 184 expansion bus, 178, 181 memory, 177, 180 physical, 184 power, 184 processor, 177, 180 technical, 177 video, 178, 181 standby mode, 41, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 89 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 88 support contacting Dell...
... problems, 70-71 sound problems, 79 volume, 79 speaker problems, 79 volume, 79 specifications audio, 178, 181 computer information, 177, 180 connectors, 179, 182 controls and lights, 183 drives, 179, 182 environmental, 184 expansion bus, 178, 181 memory, 177, 180 physical, 184 power, 184 processor, 177, 180 technical, 177 video, 178, 181 standby mode, 41, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 89 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 88 support contacting Dell...
