Dell DU119, 530sc, 530sa, 530sb, 530sd User Manual

Dell™ Inspiron™ 530s Series

Owner’s Manual

Model DCSLF

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better 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: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,

or death.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page 201.

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Model DCSLF

September 2008 P/N DU119 Rev. A04

• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software

To download

1

Go to

support.dell.com

Downloads

2

Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model and click

3

Scroll to

Utilities Software

automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

• How to use your Windows® operating system

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support Center

1

To access Windows Help and Support:

• In Windows XP, click

Help and Support

• In Windows Vista Windows Vista Start button click

Help and Support

2

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon.

3

Click the topic that describes your problem.

4

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Desktop

System Software:

and click

.

Go

.

System and Configuration

→

Dell Desktop System

and click

Download Now

Start and click

.

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, click the

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and

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14 Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Front View of the Computer

Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sb/530sc/530sd

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1 Service Tag (located on

top of the chassis towards the back)

2 eject button for CD/DVD

drive

3 Flexbay open/close Press here to open or close the floppy/media card

4 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional

5 power button Press the power button to turn on the computer.

6 power light The light in the center of this button indicates

7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you

8 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal

9 drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer

10 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach

11 CD/DVD drive panel This panel covers the CD/DVD drive.

Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.

Press here to open/close the CD/DVD drive.

reader panel

Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Media Card Reader" on page 150.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the

power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

power state.

connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 186 for more information on booting to a USB device). It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as a CD player is operating.

headphones and most kinds of speakers.

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Back View of the Computer

Inspiron 530s

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1 security cable slot Security cable slot lets you attach a commercially

available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.

2 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available

theft-deterrent device. The padlock rings allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially available padlock through the rings, and then lock the padlock.

3 power connector Insert the power cable.

4 voltage selector switch For selecting voltage rating.

5 power supply light Indicates power availability for power supply.

NOTE: May or may not be available on your computer.

6 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI

Express cards.

7 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the

appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 23 for more information.

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1 security cable slot Security cable slot lets you attach a commercially

available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.

2 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available

theft-deterrent device. The padlock rings allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially available padlock through the rings, and then lock the padlock.

3 power supply light Indicates power availability for power supply.

NOTE: May or may not be available on your computer.

4 power connector Insert the power cable.

5 voltage selector switch For selecting voltage rating.

6 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI

Express cards.

7 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the

appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 23 for more information.

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1 security cable slot Security cable slot lets you attach a commercially

available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.

2 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available

theft-deterrent device. The padlock rings allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially available padlock through the rings, and then lock the padlock.

3 power supply light Indicates power availability for power supply.

NOTE: May or may not be available on your computer.

4 power connector Insert the power cable.

5 voltage selector switch For selecting voltage rating.

6 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI

Express cards.

7 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the

appropriate connector. See "Inspiron 530sb/530sd" on page 25 for more information.

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Back Panel Connectors

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1 network activity

light

2 network adapter

connector

3 link integrity light

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Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.

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NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network

connector.

On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.

• Green — A good connection exists between the 10/100-Mbps network and the computer.

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

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4 center/Subwoofer

connector

5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback

6 front L/R line-out

connector

7 microphone

connector

8 side L/R surround

connector

9 rear L/R surround

connector

10 USB 2.0

connectors (4)

11 VGA video

connector

Use the orange connector to attach a speaker to a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. LFE audio channel is found in digital surround sound audio schemes that carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround sound set-up.

device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

Use the gray connector to provide enhanced surround audio for computers with 7.1 speakers. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

Use the black surround connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers.

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector on the computer.

On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card.

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1 network activity

light

2 network adapter

connector

3 link integrity light

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Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.

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NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network

connector.

On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.

• Green — A good connection exists between the 10/100-Mbps network and the computer.

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

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4 line-in connector /

surround out

5 front L/R line-out

connector

6 microphone

connector/ center/sub woofer speaker out

7 USB 2.0

connectors (4)

8 VGA video

connector

Use the blue line-in connector to attach 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.

NOTE: To configure this connector to 5.1- Channel, see

"Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1- Channel" on page 33.

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

NOTE: To configure this connector to 5.1- Channel, see

"Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1- Channel" on page 33.

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector on the computer.

On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card.

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Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure

Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure:

NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in this Owner’s

Manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in an enclosure. For example, if the ambient room temperature is at 25° C (77° F), depending on your computer’s specifications, you only have 5° to 10° C (9° to 18° F) temperature margin before you reach your computer’s maximum operating temperature. For details about your computer’s specifications, see "Specifications" on page 177.

• Leave a 10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.

• If your enclosure has doors, they need to be of a type that allows at least 30 percent airflow through the enclosure (front and back).

• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.

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• Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow.

Restricting the airflow impacts your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat.

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Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the

computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:

• Obtain and install updated drivers.

• Connect the printer to the computer.

• Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.

For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.

Printer Cable

Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer’s shipping box.

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.

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Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.

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Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

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computer

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Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer.

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Depending on your computer’s operating system, a printer wizard may be

2 USB connector on

printer

3 USB printer

cable

available to help you install the printer driver:

If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system

and the

Add New Hardware Wizard

window appears, click

If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system

Windows Vista Start button, , and click

Network→ Add a printer

start the Add Printer Wizard.

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Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 92 and the documentation that came with your printer.

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Contents

Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Front View of the Computer

Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sb/530sc/530sd

Back View of the Computer

Inspiron 530s

Inspiron 530sa/530sc

Inspiron 530sb/530sd

Back Panel Connectors

Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sc

Inspiron 530sb/530sd

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure

Setting Up a Printer

Printer Cable

Connecting a USB Printer