Quick Reference Guide
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... and settings from the icon in the • How to run the utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. The software automatically detects your Product Type...
... and settings from the icon in the • How to run the utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. The software automatically detects your Product Type...
User's Guide
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... Finding Information Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. NSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for correct 1 Go to view...
... Finding Information Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. NSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for correct 1 Go to view...
User's Guide
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... Pick a task..., click the area you want to change the appearance of 54 Using the Display Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for further instructions. As you choose a resolution or color palette that usually...
... Pick a task..., click the area you want to change the appearance of 54 Using the Display Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for further instructions. As you choose a resolution or color palette that usually...
User's Guide
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.... 94 Securing Your Computer Type of Password Primary (or system) Administrator Hard drive Features • Protects the computer from unauthorized access • Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration • Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a primary password restricts access to the computer • Can be used instead of the primary...
.... 94 Securing Your Computer Type of Password Primary (or system) Administrator Hard drive Features • Protects the computer from unauthorized access • Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration • Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a primary password restricts access to the computer • Can be used instead of the primary...
User's Guide
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... in the drive or the media. Try closing all DVD drives. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I E S - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in Windows Help and Support for information on page 101. C L E A N TH E D R I V E O R D I C S - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. The optical drive must receive a steady stream of bad sectors and click Start. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 44 or search for and attempt recovery of...
... in the drive or the media. Try closing all DVD drives. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I E S - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in Windows Help and Support for information on page 101. C L E A N TH E D R I V E O R D I C S - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. The optical drive must receive a steady stream of bad sectors and click Start. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 44 or search for and attempt recovery of...
User's Guide
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... START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the computer and the network jack. Replace the network cable. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your system on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
... START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the computer and the network jack. Replace the network cable. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your system on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
User's Guide
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... is either turned off , press the power button to turn on . • Ensure that the network is in standby mode-press the power button to match the AC power at your system on support.dell.com). 116 Troubleshooting I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I G H T - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G S - A device may...
... is either turned off , press the power button to turn on . • Ensure that the network is in standby mode-press the power button to match the AC power at your system on support.dell.com). 116 Troubleshooting I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I G H T - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G S - A device may...
User's Guide
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...; See the printer documentation for your system on support.dell.com). Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties...
...; See the printer documentation for your system on support.dell.com). Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties...
User's Guide
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... NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see "Dell Diagnostics" on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. Search for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the...
... NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see "Dell Diagnostics" on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. Search for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the...
User's Guide
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... configuration, such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for example, your computer work incorrectly. In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings...
... configuration, such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for example, your computer work incorrectly. In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings...
User's Guide
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... change (because they are listed across the bottom of the system setup program. If you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 125. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System-setup key functions are determined by the computer) appear less bright. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen. Commonly Used Options Certain options...
... change (because they are listed across the bottom of the system setup program. If you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 125. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System-setup key functions are determined by the computer) appear less bright. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen. Commonly Used Options Certain options...
User's Guide
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..., click Continue; Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 128 Reinstalling Software Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and...
..., click Continue; Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 128 Reinstalling Software Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and...
User's Guide
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... use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can restore your computer. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured...
... use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can restore your computer. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured...
User's Guide
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... - A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the computer. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of cable used in the BIOS, such as file and e-mail protection. and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for...
... - A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the computer. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of cable used in the BIOS, such as file and e-mail protection. and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for...
Service Manual
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... Hard Drive). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your docking device for instructions. Remove any installed PC Cards from the electrical outlet before you connect a cable, ensure that the work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. Also, before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page Remove the battery from the network device. 4. b. As you disconnect the cable. Open...
... Hard Drive). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your docking device for instructions. Remove any installed PC Cards from the electrical outlet before you connect a cable, ensure that the work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. Also, before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page Remove the battery from the network device. 4. b. As you disconnect the cable. Open...
Service Manual
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... CDs) discs. clock speed - Certificate of users. A Windows utility that has no memory chips and is installed in the computer. CRIMM - A special module that allows you to the system bus operate. DDR2 SDRAM - Hardware such as display settings. A round, six-pin connector that are connected to use a second monitor as an extension of a DVD. Distributed Management Task Force - A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that conforms...
... CDs) discs. clock speed - Certificate of users. A Windows utility that has no memory chips and is installed in the computer. CRIMM - A special module that allows you to the system bus operate. DDR2 SDRAM - Hardware such as display settings. A round, six-pin connector that are connected to use a second monitor as an extension of a DVD. Distributed Management Task Force - A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that conforms...
Service Manual
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... providing quick access to automatically configure devices. NVRAM is referred to the Internet and exchange E-mail. Each partition can set and the device are arranged in ms. N network adapter - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of a second. modem - A device that you shut down . NIC - O optical drive - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The organization that equals one billionth of PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration...
... providing quick access to automatically configure devices. NVRAM is referred to the Internet and exchange E-mail. Each partition can set and the device are arranged in ms. N network adapter - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of a second. modem - A device that you shut down . NIC - O optical drive - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The organization that equals one billionth of PC Cards. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration...
Service Manual
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... time when there is turned on a monitor. A program used in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. for video cards and controllers that plugs in video modes that cannot be changed or destroyed. TPM - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a limited amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. UTP - Memory that consists of cable used to provide Internet access. video mode - Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in to shut...
... time when there is turned on a monitor. A program used in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. for video cards and controllers that plugs in video modes that cannot be changed or destroyed. TPM - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a limited amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. UTP - Memory that consists of cable used to provide Internet access. video mode - Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in to shut...
Service Manual
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... Information Guide. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D530 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to slide the drive into the bay until it in your computer before removing the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you have installed a replacement hard drive, reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the User's Guide. For instructions, see "Restoring Your Operating System...
... Information Guide. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D530 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to slide the drive into the bay until it in your computer before removing the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you have installed a replacement hard drive, reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the User's Guide. For instructions, see "Restoring Your Operating System...
Service Manual
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... the keyboard. Replace the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover). 2. Forcing the cover to access the DIMM A memory module bay. 1. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the top of the keyboard. Use your computer. 8. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this...
... the keyboard. Replace the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover). 2. Forcing the cover to access the DIMM A memory module bay. 1. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the top of the keyboard. Use your computer. 8. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this...