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... indicates important information that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. Trademarks used by Macrovision Corporation, and is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries.; disclaims any manner whatsoever... tells you make better use of these materials in any proprietary interest in the U.S. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are registered trademarks and Core is intended for property damage, personal...
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...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... the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
...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... the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
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You should never put your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a ...level surface to the computer. 5 NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to place your Inspiron computer...
You should never put your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a ...level surface to the computer. 5 NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to place your Inspiron computer...
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... To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it into place. - On - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it clicks into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors...
... To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it into place. - On - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it clicks into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are using a dial-up Windows for setup instructions. 8 NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are using a dial-up Windows for setup instructions. 8 NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's ...
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... screen to the Internet window appears. 9 NOTE: If you cannot connect to your wireless router. NOTE: Have your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to...
... screen to the Internet window appears. 9 NOTE: If you cannot connect to your wireless router. NOTE: Have your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to...
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... (ISPs). --If you want to complete the setup. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up my connection manually, continue to the Internet. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4.
... (ISPs). --If you want to complete the setup. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up my connection manually, continue to the Internet. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. 6. Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. 6. Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup.
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.... 1 2345 1 Power light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 blinks when...
.... 1 2345 1 Power light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 blinks when...
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...® status light - Turns on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn off . 4 WiFi status light - Using The Wireless Switch To turn all wireless communication on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns...
...® status light - Turns on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn off . 4 WiFi status light - Using The Wireless Switch To turn all wireless communication on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns...
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..., slide the switch away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Disables wireless devices On - Scans for WLAN networks Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Off - Off - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal...
..., slide the switch away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Disables wireless devices On - Scans for WLAN networks Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Off - Off - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal...
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.... 4 Optical Drive - Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press the eject button to a TV. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Supports one ExpressCard. Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for...
.... 4 Optical Drive - Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press the eject button to a TV. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Supports one ExpressCard. Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for...
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... security cable slot on your computer to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA...
... security cable slot on your computer to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA...
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HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector. 6 Modem connector -
HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector. 6 Modem connector -
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... Microphone - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector... - Connects one pair of a mouse to a microphone or input signal for use with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for using the Dell Travel Remote. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connectors (2) -
... Microphone - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector... - Connects one pair of a mouse to a microphone or input signal for use with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for using the Dell Travel Remote. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connectors (2) -
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...; xD-Picture Card (type - MS/Pro - M and type - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - 7 SD/MMC -
...; xD-Picture Card (type - MS/Pro - M and type - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - 7 SD/MMC -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, press the button and then release. Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume 20
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, press the button and then release. Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume 20
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... a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 23 4 5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Combines with...
... a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 23 4 5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Combines with...
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.... CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery...
.... CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery...