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

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 530s Series

Owner’s Manual

Model DCSLF

w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

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

Contents

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

1Setting Up and Using Your

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

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

15

Back View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Inspiron 530s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Inspiron 530sa/530sc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

Inspiron 530sb/530sd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Back Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sc . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Inspiron 530sb/530sd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure. . . . . . . .

26

Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

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

Contents 3

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) . . . . . . . . .

37

Connecting Two Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39

Connecting Two Monitors

 

With VGA Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39

Connecting One Monitor With

 

a VGA Connector and One Monitor

 

With a DVI Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

Connecting a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

Changing the Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . .

40

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41

Power Management Options in

 

Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41

Hibernate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42

Power Options Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42

Power Management Options in

 

Windows Vista® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44

Hibernate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45

Power Plan Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46

Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology . . . . . . . . . . .

47

About RAID Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47

RAID Level 1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48

Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID . . . . . . .

49

Configuring for RAID Using the Intel®

 

Option ROM Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49

Configuring for RAID Using the Intel®

 

Matrix Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51

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Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . .

54

Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54

Windows Vista® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58

Setting Up a Home and Office Network . . . . . . . . .

59

Connecting to a Network Adapter . . . . . . . . .

59

Setting Up a Network in the

 

Microsoft® Windows® XP

 

Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60

Setting Up a Network in the

 

Windows Vista® Operating System . . . . . . . .

60

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60

Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . .

61

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

Contents 5

A program is designed for an earlier

 

Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . .

71

A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . .

71

Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71

Media Card Reader Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

72

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

73

Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

74

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

75

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

77

Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78

Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79

No sound from speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79

No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . .

80

Video and Monitor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81

If the screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81

If the screen is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . .

82

3 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

83

Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

86

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

88

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . .

88

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

 

From Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

88

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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From

 

the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . . . . . . . .

89

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .

90

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91

What is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91

Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

92

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . .

92

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware

 

Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and

 

Windows Vista® Operating System . . . . . . . . . . .

95

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . .

96

Using Microsoft® Windows® System

 

Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

96

Using Dell PC Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

98

Using the Operating System CD . . . . . . . . . .

100

4 Removing and Installing Parts . . . . . . .

103

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

103

Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

103

Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .

104

Before Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . .

104

Removing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .

105

Removing the Support Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106

Inside View of Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108

System Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

109

Inspiron 530s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

109

Inspiron 530sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

111

Inspiron 530sb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

113

Contents 7

Inspiron 530sc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

115

Inspiron 530sd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117

Power Supply DC Connector Pin

 

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

119

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123

Memory Installation Guidelines: . . . . . . . . .

123

Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

125

Removing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

127

Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

128

PCI and PCI Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . . .

128

Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

135

Removing the Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

135

Replacing the Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

136

Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137

Recommended Drive Cable

 

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137

Connecting Drive Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .

138

Drive Interface Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . .

138

Connecting and Disconnecting

 

Drive Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

139

Hard Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

139

Floppy Drive (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

144

Media Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

150

CD/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

154

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

157

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

157

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

159

Replacing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . .

159

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I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

161

Removing the I/O Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

161

Installing the I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

162

Processor Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

163

Removing the Processor Fan/Heat

 

Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

164

Installing the Processor Fan/Heat

 

Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

165

Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

166

Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

166

Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

167

Chassis Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

169

Removing the Chassis Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . .

169

Replacing the Chassis Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . .

170

System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

170

Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . .

170

Installing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . .

172

Replacing the Support Bracket. . . . . . . . . . .

173

Replacing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . .

174

A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

177

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

177

Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sc . . . . . . . . . . . . .

177

Inspiron 530sb/530sd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

180

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

183

System Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

185

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

185

Entering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

185

Contents 9

System Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

186

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

189

Clearing Forgotten Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . .

190

Inspiron 530s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

191

Inspiron 530sa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

191

Inspiron 530sb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

192

Inspiron 530sc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

192

Inspiron 530sd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

193

Clearing CMOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

194

Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

195

Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

196

Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor . . . . . . . .

196

Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

196

Floppy Drive (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

197

CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

197

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . .

197

Definition of "Dell-Installed"

 

Software and Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . .

198

Definition of "Third-Party"

 

Software and Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . .

198

FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

198

FCC Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

198

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

200

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

201

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10 Contents

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For?

Find it Here

 

 

• Warranty information

Dell™ Product Information Guide

Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

Safety instructions

Regulatory information

Ergonomics information

End User License Agreement

• How to set up my computer

Setup Diagram

• Model Number

See the back of your computer for the

 

model number.

 

NOTE: If there is no label present, the

 

model number is Inspiron 530s.

Finding Information

 

11

 

What Are You Looking For?

Find it Here

 

 

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows®

• Microsoft Windows License Label

License

 

These labels are located on your computer.

 

•Use the Service Tag to identify your

 

computer when you use

 

support.dell.com or contact support.

 

•Enter the Express Service Code to direct

 

your call when contacting support.

 

 

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

tips, articles from technicians, and

NOTE: Select your region to view the

online courses, and frequently asked

appropriate support site.

questions

NOTE: Corporate, government, and

 

• Community — Online discussion with

education customers can also use the

other Dell customers

customized Dell Premier Support website

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for

at premier.support.dell.com.

components, such as memory, the hard

 

drive, and the operating system

 

Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support

Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers

Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

12

Finding Information

What Are You Looking For?

Find it Here

 

 

 

• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If

To download Desktop System Software:

you reinstall the operating system for

1

Go to support.dell.com and click

 

your computer, you should also reinstall

 

Downloads.

 

the DSS utility. DSS provides critical

2

Enter your Service Tag or Product Type

updates for your operating system and

 

and Product Model and click Go.

 

support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy

 

 

3

Scroll to System and Configuration

drives, optical drives, and USB devices.

 

UtilitiesDell Desktop System

 

DSS is necessary for correct operation of

 

 

 

Software and click Download Now.

your Dell computer. The software

 

 

 

 

automatically detects your computer

 

 

 

and operating system and installs the

 

 

 

updates appropriate for your

 

 

 

configuration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• How to use your Windows®

Windows Help and Support Center

 

operating system

1

To access Windows Help and Support:

• How to work with programs and files

 

• In Windows XP, click Start and click

• How to personalize my desktop

 

Help and Support.

 

 

 

• In Windows Vista®, click the

 

 

 

Windows Vista Start button

and

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Finding Information

 

13

 

14

Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Front View of the Computer

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5 6

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8

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

 

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1Service Tag (located on top of the chassis towards the back)

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

2eject button for CD/DVD Press here to open/close the CD/DVD drive. drive

3

Flexbay open/close

Press here to open or close the floppy/media card

 

 

reader panel

4

FlexBay drive

Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional

 

 

Media Card Reader. For information on using the

 

 

Media Card Reader, see "Media Card Reader" on

 

 

page 150.

5

power button

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the

 

 

power button to turn off the computer. Instead,

 

 

perform an operating system shutdown.

6

power light

The light in the center of this button indicates

 

 

power state.

7

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Use the front USB connectors for devices that you

 

 

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.

8

microphone connector

Use the microphone 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.

9

drive activity light

The drive activity light is on when the computer

 

 

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.

10

headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach

 

 

headphones and most kinds of speakers.

11

CD/DVD drive panel

This panel covers the CD/DVD drive.

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Back View of the Computer

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2

 

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4

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

 

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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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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Inspiron 530sa/530sc

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2 7

6

3

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sc

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

7

11

10

9

8

1

network activity

Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or

 

light

receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic

 

 

may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

2

network adapter

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device,

 

connector

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.

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.

3 link integrity light

• 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

Use the orange connector to attach a speaker to a Low

 

connector

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.

5

line-in 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.

6

front L/R line-out

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers

 

connector

with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most

 

 

speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on

 

 

the card.

7

microphone

Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer

 

connector

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.

8

side L/R surround

Use the gray connector to provide enhanced surround

 

connector

audio for computers with 7.1 speakers.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the microphone

 

 

connector is on the card.

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rear L/R surround

Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-

 

connector

capable speakers.

10

USB 2.0

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically

 

connectors (4)

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.

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VGA video

Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector

 

connector

on the computer.

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

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Inspiron 530sb/530sd

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

7

 

 

1

network activity

Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or

 

light

receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic

 

 

may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

2

network adapter

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device,

 

connector

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

3

link integrity light

• 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 /

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

 

surround out

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.

5

front L/R line-out

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers

 

connector

with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most

 

 

speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on

 

 

the card.

6

microphone

Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer

 

connector/

microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or

 

center/sub woofer

telephony program.

 

speaker out

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.

7

USB 2.0

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically

 

connectors (4)

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.

8

VGA video

Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector

 

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 and Using Your Computer

 

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.

1Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.

2Attach 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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1

2

3

1 USB connector on

2 USB connector on

3 USB printer

computer

printer

cable

3Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer.

4Depending on your computer’s operating system, a printer wizard may be 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 Cancel.

If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.

5Install 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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