Dell Latitude D530 User Manual

About Your Computer 25
POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power
management mode (see "Power Management Modes" on page 43).
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer
turns off completely (which may take several seconds).
Left Side View
SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device
Turns on when Bluetooth
®
wireless technology is
enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth
wireless
technology or other wireless devices, press
<Fn><F2>.
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional
feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if
Bluetooth wireless technology is installed on your
computer.
For more information, see the documentation that came
with your Bluetooth wireless technology.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
1 security cable slot 2 IEEE 1394 Connector
3 PC Card/ExpressCard slot 4 infrared sensor
5 audio connectors (2) 6 hard drive
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Dell Latitude D530 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM	Up to 4 GB DDR2
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100
Chipset	Intel GM965
Hard Drive Interface	SATA
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Battery	6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion
Display	14.1 inch
Display Resolution	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Operating System	Windows XP
Ports	4 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, Modem, Headphone, Microphone
Wireless	802.11a/g
Weight	5.5 lbs (2.49 kg)

Summary

About Your Computer

Front View

Identification of components on the computer's front panel.

Left Side View

Identification of ports and connectors on the computer's left side.

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Setting Up Your Computer

Using a Battery

Battery Performance and Management

Understanding battery life, conservation, and power management modes.

Checking Battery Status

Monitoring battery charge level, health, and status indicators.

Charging and Replacing Batteries

Procedures for charging, replacing, and storing the computer battery.

Using the Keyboard

Keyboard Shortcuts and Key Combinations

Touch Pad Operation and Customization

Using the Display

Adjusting Display Settings

Using External Displays

Setting Up and Using Networks

Network Connection Basics

Connecting the computer to wired and wireless networks.

Wireless Network Setup (WLAN/WWAN)

Configuring wireless local and wide area network connections.

Microsoft Windows Firewall

Securing Your Computer

Password Management

Setting and managing system, administrator, and hard drive passwords.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Hardware-based security feature for encryption and key management.

Security Management Software

Troubleshooting

Dell Diagnostics

Running diagnostic tests to identify hardware problems.

Dell Support Utility

Using the utility for self-support, updates, and system health scans.

Common Problem Areas

Troubleshooting common hardware and software issues.

System Setup Program

System Setup Overview

Changing Boot Sequence and Ports

Configuring boot order, COM ports, and enabling system features.

Reinstalling Software

Drivers

Understanding the role and identification of device drivers.

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

Procedures for reinstalling drivers and system utilities.

Restoring Your Operating System

Methods for restoring the operating system and system state.