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use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 3
27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 4
Changing the Desktop Appearance 39 Windows Vista 39 Windows® XP 40 Setting up a Screen Saver 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 5
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display ™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 6
USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 7
Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 8
to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 9
When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 10
Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 11
Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 12
Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 (Hotspots 165 Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 166 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 13
Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 14
186 Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings 187 Printing a Web Page 187 Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer 188 Clearing Browser History 188 Deleting Temporary Internet Files 188 Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder 188 Maintaining Privacy by - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 15
. . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207 Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time 209 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 16
Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 17
Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 18
Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20
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 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 21
. 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 22
Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 23
of the Windows taskbar. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 24
features. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use the search option. In - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 25
the user's guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options). Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 26
INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 27
in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Double click Components to expand the Components category. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 28
information is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to a wireless network - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 29
for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 30
• My Systems List • Security Center • Support History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 31
Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 32
32 Finding Information - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 33
shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is usually located at - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 34
more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button access to open minimized windows on the desktop, or to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your computer. The basic sections of the taskbar are - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 35
INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 36
files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the desktop. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 37
link to the file. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 38
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for an item. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 39
Display Properties window. You can manage your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 40
→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 41
appears. 5 Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 42
may need to log-in to access your computer. Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 43
on the software installed in your computer. You can use the Start menu to restart or shut down your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 99. FOR MORE INFORMATION learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 44
tools to help you maintain and customize your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 45
to display its pop-up text box. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for you to manage and improve your computer's performance. Use options provided to free up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make programs run faster, and so on to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 46
Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 47
for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 48
video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 49
resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 50
Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the current settings to one not supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be hard Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 51
external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can be setup with your computer to improve productivity by expanding the size of your desktop. You can then work on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to another or by stretching - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 52
NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 53
detailed information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Basic" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 54
sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to an electrical outlet. Using the display brightness key combinations disables the ambient light sensor and the display brightness increases - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 55
has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 56
desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of "direct drive •Up to 120Hz refresh rate. •HDCP v1.3 support for viewing Blu-ray disc content. •Support for cables up to 15m long. •A single interface - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 57
make selections from the features available on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see the documentation for your computer. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 58
tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 59
(mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 60
, if one is not already built in to your computer. 2 Set up the device so that your computer can find (or discover) it. Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following section that corresponds to the operating system installed - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 61
documentation for the mouse for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 62
left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of your desktop. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 63
NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in the notification area of your desktop. In the Gestures and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 64
your computer. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for more information. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 65
problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. You may have to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard >, and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 66
Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 67
Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 68
Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 69
on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Renames the selected item. Searches for a file or - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 70
with any arrow key Selects more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo key and Minimizes all open Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network). Windows logo key and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 71
your printer(s) through the Start button. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 72
Start menu. For more information, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. Also, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine Type tab to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 73
computer and add one or more computers to your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at home. If you want to print at both locations, you can install both the printers on your computer instructions on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 74
For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to that connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a network, see Windows Help and Support - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 75
your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 76
all programs, and restart your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your operating - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 77
space is available for standard operations, click Start → Computer. A list of drives and storage devices appears. The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is displayed. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 78
Prompt displays the amount of space used by Shadow Storage. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 79
Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to the state that existed before you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 80
that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 81
Finish and restart your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 82
by a program. • Ensure that the disc is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 83
and fault tolerance. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in the loss of all data. Perform - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 84
is searching for and reading the next block. RAID 0 uses the full storage capacities of both drives. For example, two 120GB hard drives combine to provide 240 GB of hard drive space on which to store data. NOTE: In a RAID 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 85
, read and write operations are directed to the remaining drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. Drives and Media 85 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 86
and write operations are directed to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 240-GB on which to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 87
must set your computer to RAIDenabled mode. 1 Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). 2 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Drives, and then press . 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 88
Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: The following procedure deletes all data on your hard drive(s). Back up any data you want to keep before continuing. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 88 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 89
appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to NOTE: The number of drives supported in each RAID array varies, depending on what computer you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to an array, press - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 90
. NOTE: Only RAID-enabled hard drives are listed as free disks. 7 Click to select the drives that will make up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. NOTE: The number of drives supported in each RAID array varies, depending on what computer you have. The Clearing System - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 91
used, and the operating system. NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be used in the array must be no smaller than any of the drives in the current configuration. 1 Ensure that all drives to be used in the RAID configuration are RAIDenabled (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 92
The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any other installed hard drives. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails, you can rebuild the array by restoring the data - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 93
Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: You lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using the following procedure. Back up to RAID level 0 configuration. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 94
menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 95
Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only after you have replaced the failed hard drive (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 96
Console. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next on the Migration Wizard screen. 5 Enter a RAID volume name or - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 97
Utility. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, click Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next on the first Migration Wizard screen. 5 Enter a RAID volume name - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 98
98 Drives and Media - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 99
Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 100
is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 101
in memory on your hard disk. When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working. Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your computer. This action shuts - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 102
If a program on your computer stops responding or appears frozen, Windows will try to find the problem and fix it automatically. In order to continue work, you may have to end about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 103
responding. A process can be a program, such as Windows Explorer, or a service, such as MSTask. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and click Task Manager→ lose any unsaved data. If you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. FOR MORE INFORMATION: - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 104
While it is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is still - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 105
computer from the docking station. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 106
that you want to save, save it now. Then proceed to shut down the computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP When you attempt to shut down, Windows may display an End Program dialog - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 107
and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. You may want - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 108
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version of the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 109
Folders Files are documents, photos, or graphics stored on your computer. A folder is a group of multiple files. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to open, copy, and delete files and folders, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Files and Folders 109 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 110
® Windows® Explorer to view and find files and folders available on your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Explorer utility, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. In Windows Explorer, use the Forward and Back buttons above the Address - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 111
Selecting and Opening Files To open a file, you first need to select the file. To select a file, click the filename one time. Selected files appear highlighted. To open the file, doubleclick the selected filename. Selecting a Group of Files SHIFT Click the first file you want included in the group. - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 112
Opening and Saving a File Double-click on a file you want to open. When you finish working with the file, perform the following to save the file: Click File→ Save. Click the X in the upper-right corner to close the file. NOTE: - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 113
3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of a word in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo Gallery. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 114
files or folders that you want to share, and click Share. 2 In the File Sharing dialog box, click one of the following: • On the same computer: Type the name of the person you want to share files with, and click Add. • On a domain - individuals: Click the arrow to the right of - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 115
sharing and security link on the Shared Documents Properties window. This action takes you to the Windows Help and Support screen. Sharing Files With Password Protection. If your computer is part of a workgroup, you have the option of turning password protection on or off. If password protection is - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 116
: To learn more about setting permissions, see "Administrator Rights" on page 251. Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 1 Install Windows Easy Transfer from the Windows Vista DVD on the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 117
Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the wizard. Backing up Files You can back up your entire computer or just certain files and folders. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 118
want to back up by selecting the check box to the left of a file or folder in Click to select the check box for any drive, folder, or file that you want to back up. 5 In Backup destination, do one of the following: • Click File if you want to back up - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 119
hide the drive and make the drive visible. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on your computer. Windows Vista Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on the Restore Files - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 120
120 Files and Folders - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 121
Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows® 1 Insert the CD or DVD into your computer. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. If an application does not install - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 122
Click Save and download the installation file to your computer to allow you to scan the file for viruses. To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the Internet, be sure you trust the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 123
to see the program you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove, and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 124
HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it from your computer. By deleting a program from your computer any way other than by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 125
by: • Disorganized files • Unnecessary software • Unused network drives • Too many programs that run automatically at startup In addition, viruses can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer's performance. You can protect your computer, increase its operational life, and enhance its - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 126
Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that shipped with your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 127
and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to use on DVDs. Managing Your Computer Performance The control panel provides the tools for you to manage and improve your computer's performance. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 128
looking for on your computer. Adjust power settings - change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; and adjust battery usage for laptop computers. Open Disk Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 129
performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 130
for that component. Advanced users can manually tune these options to tailor and customize drivers. This information can be saved to a file for further review as well as technical support log performance characteristics of compatible components inside your computer. The data can be used to track - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 131
graph, and log. • Set reporting intervals and performance thresholds. • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 132
programs to run faster and your files to open more quickly. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to retrieve the complete file. Disk Defragmenter combines all the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 133
the drive you want to defragment and click Analyze to determine if you need to defragment the disk. Click Defragment to go ahead and defragment the disk. NOTE: You should not use your computer during the defragmentation process. Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 1 Click Start→ My Computer. 2 On - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 134
viruses, see "Viruses" on page 179. Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive for locations infected by the spyware • Checks all files on your hard disk for spyware • Checks all currently running programs for spyware FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 135
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to meet your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 136
Press . To wake your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 137
window, you can change the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for your computer • Alarms - set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 138
in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the computer exits standby, it returns to the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 139
power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 140
sometimes permanent damage to your computer. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for your computer. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 141
your computer. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 142
: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 143
battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. CAUTION: Do charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 144
Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the amount of the power remaining on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in the taskbar. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of times it is charged. After - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 145
or → Help and Support. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop computer, do any of - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
example on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not be allowed. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on the taskbar. Click the icon to access - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 147
for your laptop computer using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 148
148 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 149
, or a peripheral such as a printer. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 150
Wizard guides you through the process of setting up a computer network and Dell computers. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on page 168. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 151
A router has multiple ports, each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs- monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have a network interface card. • - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 152
the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Connecting to the Network From your computer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 153
the air waves. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about WWAN, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with your computer. What you Need to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 154
Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 155
technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 156
networks and enter any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. Some computers may even display a pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within range of your computer. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you come into - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 157
wireless card on or off. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is turned Off while shipping your computer. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to a wireless network. On some computers, you can also use the wireless switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 158
computers in close range without the use of a router or access point. Generally ad hoc networks are used for sharing files and playing games. Some of the Dell your computer must be within 30 feet of the other computers you are connecting to. 3 Click Next to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 159
maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the computer is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Contact your service provider for coverage details. NOTE: Even if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 160
Tools, or System Information to view your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is typically listed under Modems on Windows Help and Support. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 161
for getting started with Mobile Broadband. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is not supported on all computers. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a standardsbased telecommunications - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 162
WPAN NOTE: WPAN is not supported on all computers. WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your personal workspace. WPAN technology supports communication over a short distance. Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. is an - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 163
router, enable data encryption. To set up data encryption on the router, use your router's configuration software. A firewall helps protect computers within the network from unauthorized access from outside the network. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of information from within - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 164
wireless router uses an administrator password and wireless network name (Service Set Identifier [SSID]), which are set to default values by because the encryption key changes dynamically. All hardware on your network must support the same encryption standard. To set up data encryption on the router - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 165
hexadecimal Physical Address value. This value is the MAC address for the computer's wireless adapter. 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 on each computer in your network to obtain the MAC address of each computer's wireless adapter. 4 Run the wireless router's configuration program and enable the MAC - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 166
hotspot wireless service. Even if you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using a public WLAN. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. To find out if your computer has a wireless - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 167
the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you " on page 157). Other computers may use a separate button or switch for scanning. Follow the instructions in the documentation for using the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 168
Manage Connections and follow the instructions. For help, click the Connection Manager help? (question mark). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 169
failure, Intel AMT can be used to access the computer remotely for repair purposes. • Protect networks from incoming Dell™ Systems Management Administrator's Guide for details on the use of the Intel® Active Management Technology. This guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 170
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Overview The Internet is an electronic communications network that connects computer networks (for both individual and organizational users) around the world. The Internet supports an extensive world-wide collection of computers and servers, which contain documents or information pages (called web - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 172
line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites To - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 173
for information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting up Your Internet Connection To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service provider (ISP). To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 174
to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 8 Follow the instructions - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 175
Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came from your Internet service provider and the information that came with any connection hardware. If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 176
menu allows for immediate adjustment from largest to smallest. If you have adjusted the text to the largest font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text on a web page, try the Zoom feature at the bottom right-hand side of the window. 176 Accessing the Internet - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 177
history to limit the space used to store this information. Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you instances of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. The tab feature speeds computer processing by limiting the number of programs that are open. - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 178
style-sheet feature, which allows a pre-formatted style sheet to be used for all web pages. Internet Security and Privacy Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet Your Internet security can be increased, but you lose the ability to see all the functions that are available - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 179
display ads that pop up in another window. Sometimes your visits to a website are tracked by cookies that are placed on your computer. Ensure security and privacy by: Using antivirus and antispyware protection programs Installing firewalls Avoiding spam and phishing scams Controlling pop-ups and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 180
and McAfee VirusScan. Both of these programs will regularly check your computer for viruses and quarantine suspected programs and data. You can obtain antivirus programs from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 181
message that a program was blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on a network to share error and status information with one another. - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 182
used for tracking consumers to better aim advertising at specific targets. It can also be used to discover information about individuals who do not protect their computers. Malware is software that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on computers. Some malware can record every key you press - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 183
Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support: • "Remove spyware from your computer" • "Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer" • " and may block valid e-mail messages. Obtain anti-spam programs from the Dell web page. Phishing Scams Phishing is a term that refers to scams - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 184
Take the following precautions to ensure that your online shopping experience is both safe and secure: • Verify the credibility of the retail website. • Is it a well known shopping site? • Does the website belong to an Internet trust organization. • Can you contact a person associated with the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 185
Controlling Unwanted Toolbars toolbar Toolbars are located in the top of the browser to assist you as you navigate through web pages. Many of these are useful but too many can decrease the actual size of the browser you use to view the websites. 1 Click View. 2 Click Toolbars. Another menu will - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 186
engine to search for information. There are many search engines to choose from. Each search engine may behave differently. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of words you are searching for in - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 187
need to change your computer's settings for the TCP/IP. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the settings for your TCP/IP, see the documentation that came from your Internet Service Provider. Also, see Windows Help and Support for a better understanding of working with Internet settings: click - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 188
performance. Deleting the browser history can reduce the risk and the size of the history files on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the browser history section, click Delete. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 189
Options. 3 Under the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Cookies button. You can also limit the number of cookies placed in your computer by increasing the privacy settings: 1 From the Internet Options window, click the Privacy tab. 2 Move the vertical slide bar up for more privacy - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 190
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Connection Wizard to help you connect to the Internet and set up your email account. You need the following information from your Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator: • Account name and password • The names of your incoming and outgoing e-mail servers NOTE - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 192
or → Help and Support. Windows Vista® To add (or remove) a Windows Mail account: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Mail. 2 Click Tools→ Accounts. 3 Click Add or Remove, choose the type of account you want to add or remove, click Next, and then follow the online instructions. Windows® XP To - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 193
e-mail rule or applying a rule to downloaded e-mail messages, see "Organize e-mail using rules and folders" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To delete an e-mail message: 1 Select the message you want to delete, and click Delete. 2 To select multiple messages, hold - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 194
make sure that the e-mail messages you receive are secure: • Set an appropriate security level through your e-mail service (see "Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet" on page 178). • Reduce spam. • Protect against viruses and phishing. • Avoid opening e-mail attachments - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 195
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about securing your e-mail messages, see the documentation from your e-mail service provider. Reducing Spam Set an appropriate security level in your e-mail software (Windows Mail for Windows Vista or Outlook Express for Windows XP) for sorting e- - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 196
about reducing spam in your e- mail messages, see "Block spam and other unwanted e-mail" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Options→ Security tab. 3 Under Download Images, click Block images - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 197
by your e-mail service provider. Viewing E-mail Messages 1 Open your e-mail service by clicking the icon on your desktop or by clicking Start e-mail messages in Windows Mail" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Sending E-mail After you compose an e-mail message, - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 198
Send. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about sending e-mail in Windows Mail, see "Write an e-mail message" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 On the toolbar, click Create Mail. 3 In the To box, type the e-mail - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 199
OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about creating e-mail messages, see "Create contact groups (mailing lists)" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 In the Address Book, select the folder in which you want to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 200
directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Select a directory service Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact. 4 To back up the folder, copy it to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 201
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about backing up e-mail messages, see "To compact and back up e-mail folders" in Outlook Express Help. E-mail 201 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 202
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Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 204
media buttons for: • Playing various media • Transferring and backing up data • Entertainment For instructions on using these buttons see the documentation that came with your computer. Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media For Drives With Spindles and/or Trays 1 Press the eject button on the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 205
NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as you will damage the drive. NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. 1 Press the eject button to remove a pre-installed cd. For the location of the eject button, see - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 206
that the settings are correct, and then follow the instructions online. The computer reads your source disk and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. c When prompted, insert a blank disk into the drive and click OK. The computer copies the data from the temporary folder to the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 207
5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in most IDT Audio Control Panel. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 208
), see the documentation that came with the device. Also, see "Using Windows Media Player" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer Follow the instructions that came with your media device to connect it to your - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 209
that works best for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your computer. automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to sync your device manually, click Finish. Then, in the Sync tab - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 210
Dell Travel Remote, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Also, see the instructions that came with the Dell Travel Remote. Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer Audio Through the Media Software If your computer has a DVD drive and supports digital audio (S/PDIF), you can enable digital - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 211
the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the CL headphone feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio through headphones for - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 212
: To learn more about using a digital camera with your computer, see the documentation that came with your camera. Also, search for topics on digital cameras in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player is Microsoft's native - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 213
files to laptop devices • Shopping for digital media online FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Media Player, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 214
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tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your TV tuner card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 216
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 217
a great deal of information in order to understand the possible selections for these video and audio connections. See the documentation that came with your computer and your TV. You may also want to take advantage of some of the tutorials available on the Internet. Determining What you Have and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 218
supports. DisplayPort allows you to connect a computer and a home-theater system. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on page 327. A HDMI connector allows you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. HDMI transfers uncompressed - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 219
are available with your TV, see the documentation that came with your TV. To connect your computer to a TV, you need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. See the documentation that came with your TV for - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 220
with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - HDMI connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - DisplayPort connector your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available for purchase from Dell. NOTE - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 221
Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 222
Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 223
may or may not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came with your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio Best May not be available Connecting Your Computer to a TV and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 224
226. Also see the documentation that came with your television. 8 Turn on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer to work with the TV. A variety of methods are available to set up the display arrangement - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 225
enable the computer to work with S/ Driver" on page 211). Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card to set the display configuration. This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display resolution. Connecting Your Computer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 226
recognizes the TV as an available external display. Before selecting S/PDIF digital audio, ensure that your computer supports S/PDIF. If you are connecting to a TV that has multiple video and audio connectors available, connect the audio cables to the same row of connectors - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 227
1 3. HDMI 2 4. TV 5. DIGITAL TV 6. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV6 (Component 2) 12. AV7 (Component 3) 13. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 228
connection for S-Video 1. 5 Turn on the TV. 6 Access the TV menu and select option #8 AV3 (S-Video 1). 7 Access the Display Properties Menu on the computer. 8 Select the tab for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to select the appropriate display settings. FOR MORE - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 229
standard audio connector NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 1 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 230
connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 4 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: Depending on the computer, the composite video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 231
video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 232
may be a single port or multi-port dongle. For more information, see the documentation shipped with your computer. 1 Connect the composite S-video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 233
or other audio device. Composite Video and Multi-Channel Analog Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector multi-channel analog audio adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 233 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 234
cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 4 Plug one end of the multi-channel analog audio adapter into the audio connector on the computer. 5 Plug the other end of the multi-channel analog audio adapter cable into the audio input connector on your TV or other audio device. 234 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 235
video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the component S-video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 2 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 236
the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. Component - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 237
1 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 2 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video- into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 237 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 238
1 Connect the DVI video adapter to the DVI connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the DVI video cable into the 3 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 4 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 239
TV If the TV does not recognize the input signal from your computer, access the TV menu to select the correct input signal configuration. See monitor for: • Extended desktop • A clone of the desktop (an exact copy of the primary display) • Primary display Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 240
the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for your computer. 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click the category for appearance and themes : • Themes • Screen Saver • Settings • Desktop • Appearance 240 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 241
"dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. 1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer. 2 Access the Display - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 242
2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to the computer display. Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 243
With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 244
menu Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. Troubleshoot button, which takes you to Windows Help and Support. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 245
Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 246
control panels • Detailed help guides • Context sensitive help • Display panel. The control panel supplies the vendor's recommended settings. -click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize for the video card installed in your computer. This tab will display the manufacturer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 247
card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When you click the tab for the specific video card, the for Nvidia: Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 248
. Select the Run multiple display wizard option to configure your desired computer and TV display settings. For information about the video card wizard, -Display Setup Wizard takes you through selections for resolutions and desktop setup. See the detailed help information available through the Nvidia - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 249
category. For more information, see the section of Windows Help and support for user's guides and device guides. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can find help from a variety of sources: • Television user - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 250
4 After ensuring that you are using the correct connectors on the back of the TV and the computer, reconnect the video cable to the computer and the TV. 5 Turn on the TV and the computer. The TV should be shown as a display device on the Display Properties menu. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 251
such as administrator passwords and user passwords that let you control access to your computer and the information stored on your computer. Administrator Rights An administrator can make system-wide changes to the computer, change security settings, install software, and access all files on the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 252
install. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about administrator rights, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Setting Access Permissions on Folders or Files 1 Log in to your computer as administrator. 2 Locate the folder or file for which you want to set permissions - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 253
if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on your computer. Passwords Anyone can log on to your computer and access your files unless it is protected by a password. If you are logged on to your - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 254
Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Smart Cards NOTE: The smart card feature may not be available on your computer. Smart fingerprint reader may not be available on your computer. A fingerprint reader is a peripheral device for your computer with a strip sensor. When you slide your - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 255
users (hackers) or from malicious programs, such as viruses or worms. Firewalls also help to prevent your computer from spreading malicious programs to other computers. Turning On Windows Firewall For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Security→ Windows Firewall. For Windows® XP - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 256
" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Antivirus Software By using an antivirus software program, you can protect your computer from computer viruses. Computer viruses can infect your computer, damage your files, make your computer vulnerable to additional attacks - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 257
: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help protect your computer Reducing the Risk of Getting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 258
about viruses and how to protect against them, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • How do I remove a computer virus? • How can I tell if my computer has a virus? Dealing With Cookies Cookies are used by websites to personalize your viewing - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 259
and malware, see "Spyware and Malware" on page 182. Also, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Remove spyware from your computer • Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer • When to trust a website Security and Privacy 259 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 260
260 Security and Privacy - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 261
Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, enabling you to work on your computer from anywhere, anytime. Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer Before using Remote Desktop, you must enable the Remote Desktop feature on the host computer so that you can control it remotely from another - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 262
host computer instead of the computer name. Installing Remote Desktop Client Software The Remote Desktop Client software is installed by default on computers computer. 2 If the ISP assigns a dynamic IP address, then another solution is to set up an account with one of the dynamic naming services - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 263
a free service from No-IP.com. The No-IP.com software runs on the client computer and on Desktop host computer using the fully qualified domain name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 264
264 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 265
was in when you purchased the computer. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 266
this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 267
data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 268
from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 269
Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 270
. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 271
time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting 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 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
problem. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273
Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist. - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
to help identify the problem. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 276
Problems for External Keyboards" on page 292). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - 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 is in the drive. • If the hard drive - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 277
hard drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). POWER applies to notebook computers that support multiple hard drives. See "Drive Problems" on page 287 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 278
problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). THE AC POWER DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for instructions, see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 279
IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 280
the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Ensure that the processor you are using is supported by your computer (see the documentation for your computer). Windows Hardware Troubleshooter - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281
setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that appear - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 283
computer and try again. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 284
code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a test - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 285
the problem description. Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. The software automatically identifies your Service - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 286
computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access multiple options for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Click to provide your feedback for Dell Support Center application. 286 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 287
time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that came with your computer). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 288
Settings" on page 137 or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help and Support for information on power management modes. Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 288 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 289
recovery of bad sectors and click Start. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 290
your Internet service provider. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 291
Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 292
working keyboard to the computer, then try using the keyboard. 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 - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 293
S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 294
TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 295
type of memory supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
"Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. 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 - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 297
panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 298
power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 299
Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 299 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 300
setup diagram supplied with the computer's front-panel headphone connector. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. 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 - See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 301
of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. Troubleshooting 301 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 302
Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If your computer came - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303
D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
a lamp. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 305
e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting 305 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 306
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operating system features (system settings), see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use the system setup program to: • Change . NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup program - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 308
logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try again. Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about a specific item on a system setup program screen, highlight the item and see - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 309
page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable. During - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 310
through the Start menu. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 311
Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. NOTE: It is recommended that you review specifics on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 312
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 313
data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to your computer. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 314
data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping. While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . Pin Signal 1 TPB - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 315
RS232 Serial Port A serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. Serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware. Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 316
Parallel Port A parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out 8 bits of data (1 byte) at a time. These 8 bits are transmitted parallel to each other, as opposed to the same eight bits being transmitted serially (all in a single row) - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 317
computer bus primarily designed for transfer of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is hot pluggable. eSATA is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for notebooks, desktop, consumer - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 318
Modem A modem port connects an internal modem to a telephone line. A modem is used to connect a computer to the Internet by making a data call over phone lines to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Usually, there are two modem ports side by side. The one marked line (or with a line symbol) is - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 319
moves through these at speeds of either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps depending on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. When in use, lights on these devices flicker. The ACT light flickers when data moves through the network to or from the port. The 10 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 320
Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2) The PS/2 standard, introduced by IBM in 1987, stands for Personal System/2. PS/2 port is commonly used to plug in a keyboard or mouse. Pin Signal 1 Keyboard/mouse data 2 (Reserved) 3 Ground 4 Keyboard/mouse power (+5 V) 5 Keyboard/mouse clock 6 (Reserved) 320 Ports - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 321
VGA Port Video Graphics Array (VGA) port supports the basic graphic hardware before a device-specific driver is loaded into the computer. Pin Signal 1 RED Video 2 GREEN Video 3 BLUE Video 4 NC 5 GND 6 RED Video GND 7 GREEN Video GND 8 BLUE Video GND Pin Signal 9 DDC 5V+ 10 SYNC - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 322
DVI-I Port DVI-I (Digital Video Interface-Integrated) port supports both analog signals and digital signals in a single cable. The cable can transmit either a digital-todigital signal or an analog-to-analog one, but it - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 323
), also known as Y/C is an analog video signal that carries the video data as two separate signals, luma (brightness) and chroma (color). S-Video supports a standard definition video, but does not carry audio on the same cable. S-Video provides sharp images when using a clean DVD source. S-Video - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 324
Component Video Component video consists of three signals. The first is the luminance signal, which indicates brightness or black & white information that is contained in the original RGB (red green blue) signal. It is referred to as the Y component. The second and third signals are called color - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 325
Composite Video Composite video is an interface for sending or receiving an analog video signal. It is a composite of several signals, LUMA, CHROMA, and SYNC (together referred to as CVSB or Composite Video Blanking and Sync). LUMA represents the brightness or luminance of the picture and includes - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 326
supports PC or TV video formats such as standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to 8 channels of digital audio. It is independent of the various digital television standards. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 327
(VESA). It defines a new license-free, royalty-free, digital audio/video interconnect, intended to be used primarily between a computer and its display monitor, or a computer and a hometheater system. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits" on page 56. Pin Signal 1 ML_Lane - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 328
S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA) Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) is a serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. S/PDIF uses unbalanced 75 ohm coaxial cable up to 10 meters with coaxial RCA connectors or optical fiber terminated with a - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 329
a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 330
330 Ports - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 331
to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336. This checklist helps you to organize information Dell's support services will need to troubleshoot your computer. Getting - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 332
and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services" on page 333 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at or near the computer so - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 333
about Dell products and services on the following websites: www.dell.com www.dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) www.dell.com/la (Latin American and Caribbean countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 334
AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their laptop and desktop computers. When you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions. For - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 335
at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 336
contents of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: 336 Getting Help - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 337
, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 338
338 Getting Help - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 339
video image because of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 340
attempts to boot. bootable CD - A CD that you can use to start your computer. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD available. Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is a bootable CD. bootable disk - A disk that you can - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 341
architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device - Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - dual in-line memory module - A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 342
desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. domain - A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures for use by a specific devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not installed in the computer. DSL - - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 343
the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. EMI - electromagnetic support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 344
processors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode - A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored. 344 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 345
computer, audio, and video equipment. IDE - integrated device electronics - An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive computer. Keyboards and printers are I/O devices. I/O address - An address in RAM that is associated with a specific - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 346
A computer network hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to 1,000,000 bytes. MB/sec - megabytes per second - One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay - A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 347
while you are working on them, and always save your files before you shut down the computer. Your computer can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM. memory address - A specific location where data - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 348
type of memory that stores data when the computer is turned off or loses its external power source. NVRAM is used for maintaining computer configuration information such as date, time, and other system setup options that you can set. O optical drive - A drive that uses optical technology to read or - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 349
computer components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU only to specific individuals. - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 350
drive speed is often measured in rpm. RTC - real time clock - Battery-powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer. RTCRST - real-time clock reset - A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 351
quality of the file. standby mode - A power management mode that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to save energy. Strike Zone™ - Reinforced area of the platform base that protects the hard drive by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 352
provide voltage regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer. USB - universal serial bus - A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 353
or to destroy data stored on your computer. A virus program moves from one computer to another through an infected disk, can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper - The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800. 353 - Dell Inspiron 530 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 354
and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768. Z ZIF - zero insertion force - A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be self-extracting file by double-clicking it. Zip drive - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable
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