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...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 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
...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 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
Setup Guide
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... loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left of data, never turn on the computer, and...
... loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left of data, never turn on the computer, and...
Setup Guide
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Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Connects to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security...
Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Connects to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security...
Setup Guide
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This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before removing...
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before removing...
Setup Guide
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...battery low. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. Replace the CPU fan. The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell...appeared. Alternatively you received is correct 34 Keyboard failure or loose cable. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CMOS checksum error - For help in the following examples, see the documentation for assistance. Alert!...
...battery low. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. Replace the CPU fan. The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell...appeared. Alternatively you received is correct 34 Keyboard failure or loose cable. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CMOS checksum error - For help in the following examples, see the documentation for assistance. Alert!...
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See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 61 Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at...25 in) 20mm (0.78 in) 205.1 mm (8.07 in) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Basic Specifications Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions.
See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 61 Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at...25 in) 20mm (0.78 in) 205.1 mm (8.07 in) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Basic Specifications Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions.
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...; to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 4-cell battery): Configurable to less than 24.1 mm to 37.5 mm (0.9 in to 1.47 in) 357 mm (14.05 in) 256 mm (10.08 in) 2.7 kg (5.9 lb...
...; to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 4-cell battery): Configurable to less than 24.1 mm to 37.5 mm (0.9 in to 1.47 in) 357 mm (14.05 in) 256 mm (10.08 in) 2.7 kg (5.9 lb...
Owner's Manual
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... Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using...
... Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using...
Owner's Manual
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... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy... DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy... DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
Owner's Manual
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... Computer Hard drive activity light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Battery status light - Turns on when wireless networking is flashing. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of data...
... Computer Hard drive activity light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Battery status light - Turns on when wireless networking is flashing. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of data...
Owner's Manual
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... Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - If the computer is enabled. light operates as follows: - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - To turn off ). - Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on page 24). KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following...
... Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - If the computer is enabled. light operates as follows: - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - To turn off ). - Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on page 24). KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following...
Owner's Manual
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Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise is running. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The ...
Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise is running. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The ...
Owner's Manual
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... Stores software and data. Compartment that contains the memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards or Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Using a Battery" on page 147). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 45). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Bottom...
... Stores software and data. Compartment that contains the memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards or Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Using a Battery" on page 147). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 45). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Bottom...
Owner's Manual
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...by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Connect ...provides surge protection. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is available. UPS devices contain...
...by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Connect ...provides surge protection. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is available. UPS devices contain...
Owner's Manual
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..., or the display and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. ...Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. ...
..., or the display and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. ...Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard... all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode. Key Combinations System Functions ...
... the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard... all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode. Key Combinations System Functions ...
Owner's Manual
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...toggle to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, ...logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 41 For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens ...
...toggle to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, ...logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 41 For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens ...
Owner's Manual
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... used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. Using a Battery 45 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited...
... used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. Using a Battery 45 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited...
Owner's Manual
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... icon located in the notification area • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on...
... icon located in the notification area • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on...
Owner's Manual
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... computer, do any of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on your work...
... computer, do any of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on your work...