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Dell Inspiron 530sc manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell Inspiron 530sc Owner's Manual (222 pages)
Inspiron 530s Series
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 12.38 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 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
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)
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
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
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier
71
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
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
95
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
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
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
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
217
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