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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron ...are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Macrovision Corporation. and other than its own. Dell Inc. ...
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron ...are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Macrovision Corporation. and other than its own. Dell Inc. ...
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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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... or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may cause it is powered on the computer may result in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals.
... or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may cause it is powered on the computer may result in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals.
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... from the rear to the front of the computer until it into place. - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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. On -
... from the rear to the front of the computer until it into place. - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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. On -
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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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7
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... you set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection...
... you set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection...
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Windows Vista 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an ...
Windows Vista 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an ...
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... Set up my connection manually. --If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to the Internet. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4.
... Set up my connection manually. --If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set 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 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. 6.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. 6.
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... or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. 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 when you turn off the...
... or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. 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 when you turn off the...
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... away from the front of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 13 Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. Turns on...
... away from the front of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 13 Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. Turns on...
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... it clicks into place. - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Scans for WLAN networks On - Use this switch to you. The wireless switch may be deactivated...
... it clicks into place. - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Scans for WLAN networks On - Use this switch to you. The wireless switch may be deactivated...
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... blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found Off: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Supports one ExpressCard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Press the eject button to a TV. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button...
... blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found Off: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Supports one ExpressCard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Press the eject button to a TV. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button...
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... cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot -
... cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot -
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For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Stores software and data. HDMI (High- Connects to the modem connector. Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 6 Modem connector -
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Stores software and data. HDMI (High- Connects to the modem connector. Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 6 Modem connector -
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... input signal for use with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for using the Dell Travel Remote. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connectors (2) - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad -
... input signal for use with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for using the Dell Travel Remote. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connectors (2) - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad -
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H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. 7 SD/MMC - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - M and type - MS/Pro - Provides a fast and convenient way...
H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. 7 SD/MMC - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - M and type - MS/Pro - Provides a fast and convenient way...
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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 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, press the button and then release.
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For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - Your display can ... not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - Based on an off. 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 - Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Built-in camera...
For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - Your display can ... not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - Based on an off. 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 - Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Built-in camera...
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This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place. 3. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an...
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place. 3. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an...