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...Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems...
...Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems...
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... to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. The screens will take up your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Connect to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To connect to the telephone wall jack before...
... to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. The screens will take up your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Connect to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To connect to the telephone wall jack before...
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... not know which type of connection to step 6. NOTE: If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Click Next. If you do not have an ISP and want to select, contact your ISP to the Internet. 4. b. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up my connection manually, continue to select...
... not know which type of connection to step 6. NOTE: If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Click Next. If you do not have an ISP and want to select, contact your ISP to the Internet. 4. b. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up my connection manually, continue to select...
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... connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can customize your desktop to music and internet radio stations. To access the display properties window: 1. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista...
... connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can customize your desktop to music and internet radio stations. To access the display properties window: 1. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista...
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... memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message- • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected...
... memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message- • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected...
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..., RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. upgrade your Operating System disc. See: your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive.
..., RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. upgrade your Operating System disc. See: your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive.
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INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. L2 cache ... depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view ...
INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. L2 cache ... depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view ...
Owner's Manual
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... Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 71 HDMI (Optional 73 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 79 Memory Card Reader 79 Memory Card Blanks 79 Installing a Memory Card 80 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 81 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 83 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 83 Setting Up a Network...
... Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 71 HDMI (Optional 73 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 79 Memory Card Reader 79 Memory Card Blanks 79 Installing a Memory Card 80 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 81 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 83 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 83 Setting Up a Network...
Owner's Manual
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...; Upgrades - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for correct 2 Enter your Service...
...; Upgrades - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for correct 2 Enter your Service...
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... printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →...
... printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →...
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To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
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... Start. The blue camera light turns on . For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on your hard drive. You can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on . The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video...
... Start. The blue camera light turns on . For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on your hard drive. You can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on . The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video...
Owner's Manual
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... the Services page at support.dell.com. Systems purchased on the desktop icon to run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of assistance you need. Click on June 26, 2007 and later are specific to your computers (Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information) • Other support and service resources (like DellConnect) Troubleshooting...
... the Services page at support.dell.com. Systems purchased on the desktop icon to run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of assistance you need. Click on June 26, 2007 and later are specific to your computers (Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information) • Other support and service resources (like DellConnect) Troubleshooting...
Owner's Manual
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... you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the system setup program (see "Front View" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your hardware manufacturer for Windows Vista.
... you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the system setup program (see "Front View" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your hardware manufacturer for Windows Vista.
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.... Creating a Restore Point You can automatically and manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. If that is complete. 1 Click Start →Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Back Up and Restore Center.. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box asking for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you install a device driver, use...
.... Creating a Restore Point You can automatically and manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. If that is complete. 1 Click Start →Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Back Up and Restore Center.. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box asking for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you install a device driver, use...
Owner's Manual
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... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all locations outside the continental U.S. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on how to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all countries. NOTE: Some of the following steps to the problem your local Dell representative...
... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all locations outside the continental U.S. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on how to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all countries. NOTE: Some of the following steps to the problem your local Dell representative...
Owner's Manual
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... memory After you set through system setup. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to write down the information for your computer work incorrectly. For more information on configuring features for future reference. Appendix 171 Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). Appendix Using...
... memory After you set through system setup. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to write down the information for your computer work incorrectly. For more information on configuring features for future reference. Appendix 171 Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). Appendix Using...
Owner's Manual
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... to video. USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on your computer. travel module - System memory dynamically allocated to 1600 x 1200. A hardware-based security feature that plugs in to a multiport hub that when combined with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that , when enabled, provides an added layer of cable used when...
... to video. USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on your computer. travel module - System memory dynamically allocated to 1600 x 1200. A hardware-based security feature that plugs in to a multiport hub that when combined with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that , when enabled, provides an added layer of cable used when...
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See sound B battery charging, 49 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 49 storing, 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 22 installing, 151 Blu-ray Disc, 57 boot sequence, 172 brightness adjusting, 37 C camera, 20 carnet, 154 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 103 drive problems, 103 Check Disk, 104 cleaning touch pad, 175 computer crashes, 113-114 restore to previous operating state, 128-129...
See sound B battery charging, 49 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 49 storing, 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 22 installing, 151 Blu-ray Disc, 57 boot sequence, 172 brightness adjusting, 37 C camera, 20 carnet, 154 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 103 drive problems, 103 Check Disk, 104 cleaning touch pad, 175 computer crashes, 113-114 restore to previous operating state, 128-129...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMB." Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Removing Memory Module The memory modules are covered under the memory module cover on the back of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically...
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMB." Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Removing Memory Module The memory modules are covered under the memory module cover on the back of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically...