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Dell Inspiron 530b manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell Inspiron 530b Owner's Manual (226 pages)
Inspiron 530 Series
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 12.67 MB
Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
15
Front View of the Computer
15
Inspiron 530/530A/530C
15
Inspiron 530B/530D
17
Back View of the Computer
19
Inspiron 530/530A/530C
19
Inspiron 530B/530D
21
Back Panel Connectors
22
Inspiron 530/530A/530C
22
Inspiron 530B/530D
25
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
27
Setting up a Printer
29
Printer Cable
29
Connecting a USB Printer
29
Playing Cds and Dvds
31
Adjusting the Volume
32
Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1-Channel
33
Adjusting the Picture
33
Copying Cds and Dvds
34
How to Copy a CD or DVD
34
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
35
Helpful Tips
36
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
36
Connecting Two Monitors
38
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
38
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
39
Connecting a TV
39
Changing the Display Settings
40
Power Management
40
Power Management Options in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
40
Standby Mode
40
Hibernate Mode
41
Power Options Properties
42
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
43
Standby Mode
44
Hibernate Mode
44
Power Plan Properties
45
Enabling Speedstep™ Technology
46
About RAID Configurations
47
RAID Level 1 Configuration
47
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
48
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel ® Option ROM Utility
49
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager
50
Transferring Information to a New Computer
54
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
54
Setting up a Home and Office Network
58
Connecting to a Network Adapter
58
Setting up a Network in the Microsoft
59
Windows ® XP Operating System
59
Operating System
59
Connecting to the Internet
60
Setting up Your Internet Connection
60
2 Solving Problems
63
Troubleshooting Tips
63
Battery Problems
63
Drive Problems
64
CD and DVD Drive Problems
65
Hard Drive Problems
66
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
66
Error Messages
68
Keyboard Problems
69
Lockups and Software Problems
70
The Computer Does Not Start up
70
The Computer Stops Responding
70
A Program Stops Responding
70
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
70
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
71
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
71
Other Software Problems
72
Media Card Reader Problems
73
Memory Problems
74
Mouse Problems
75
Microsoft Windows Operating System
76
Network Problems
76
Power Problems
77
Printer Problems
78
Scanner Problems
80
Sound and Speaker Problems
81
No Sound from Speakers
81
No Sound from Headphones
82
Video and Monitor Problems
82
If the Screen Is Blank
83
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
84
3 Troubleshooting Tools
85
Power Lights
85
Beep Codes
86
System Messages
88
Dell Diagnostics
90
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
90
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
90
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
91
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
92
Drivers
94
What Is a Driver
94
Identifying Drivers
94
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
95
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System
97
Restoring Your Operating System
98
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore
98
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
100
Using the Operating System CD
103
4 Removing and Installing Parts
105
Before You Begin
105
Recommended Tools
105
Turning off Your Computer
106
Before Working Inside Your Computer
106
Removing the Computer Cover
107
Inside View of Your Computer
109
System Board Components
110
Inspiron 530
110
Inspiron 530A
112
Inspiron 530B
114
Inspiron 530C
116
Inspiron 530D
118
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
120
Memory
123
Memory Installation Guidelines
124
Installing Memory
126
Removing Memory
128
Cards
129
PCI and PCI Express Cards
129
Bezel
136
Removing the Bezel
136
Replacing the Bezel
137
Drives
138
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
139
Connecting Drive Cables
139
Drive Interface Connectors
139
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
140
Hard Drives
140
Floppy Drive (Optional)
145
Media Card Reader
151
CD/DVD Drive
154
Battery
160
Replacing the Battery
160
Power Supply
161
Replacing the Power Supply
162
I/O Panel
163
Removing the I/O Panel
164
Installing the I/O Panel
165
Processor Fan
165
Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
166
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
167
Processor
168
Removing the Processor
168
Installing the Processor
170
Chassis Fan
172
Removing the Chassis Fan
172
Replacing the Chassis Fan
173
System Board
174
Removing the System Board
174
Installing the System Board
176
Replacing the Computer Cover
176
A Appendix
179
Specifications
179
Inspiron 530/530A/530C
179
Inspiron 530B/530D
182
Inspiron 530/530A/530B/530C/530D
185
System Setup
187
Overview
187
Entering System Setup
188
System Setup Options
189
Boot Sequence
191
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
193
Inspiron 530
193
Inspiron 530A
194
Inspiron 530B
194
Inspiron 530C
195
Inspiron 530D
195
Clearing CMOS Settings
196
Flashing the BIOS
197
Cleaning Your Computer
198
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
198
Mouse
198
Floppy Drive (Optional)
199
Cds and Dvds
199
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
199
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
200
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
200
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
200
FCC Class B
200
Contacting Dell
202
Glossary
203
Index
219
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