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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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... space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. You should never put your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access...
... space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. You should never put your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access...
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... an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. 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. Momentary 6 On - However...
... an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. 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. Momentary 6 On - However...
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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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... offerings vary by country. If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you through several procedures...
... offerings vary by country. If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you through several procedures...
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... Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you cannot connect to a wireless router: 1. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the...
... Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you cannot connect to a wireless router: 1. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the...
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... or ISDN. If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP. 10 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Chose Dial-up my connection manually. --If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Save and close...
... or ISDN. If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP. 10 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Chose Dial-up my connection manually. --If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Save and close...
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Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 6. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7.
Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 6. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7.
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... computer provide information for common tasks. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 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 the computer, and blinks when...
... computer provide information for common tasks. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 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 the computer, and blinks when...
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... on and off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of the computer until it clicks into place. - On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on when wireless networking is an optional feature. Using The Wireless Switch To turn off . Turns on the wireless switch, slide it away...
... on and off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of the computer until it clicks into place. - On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on when wireless networking is an optional feature. Using The Wireless Switch To turn off . Turns on the wireless switch, slide it away...
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Disables wireless devices On - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). On - Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the Off position when your computer is shipped to rapidly ... for WLAN networks Off - 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 - Use this switch to you.
Disables wireless devices On - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). On - Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the Off position when your computer is shipped to rapidly ... for WLAN networks Off - 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 - Use this switch to you.
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... to a TV. Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found...
... to a TV. Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found...
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... antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects to power the...
... antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects to power the...
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Stores software and data. HDMI (High- 6 Modem 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 - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connect the telephone line to the 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- 6 Modem 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 - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connect the telephone line to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector -
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... functionality of headphones, or sends audio 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) - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad -
... functionality of headphones, or sends audio 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) - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad -
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... Guide. 2 Media Controls - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. M and type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - MS/Pro - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 7 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and ...
... Guide. 2 Media Controls - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. M and type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - MS/Pro - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 7 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and ...
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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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...you made when purchasing your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Built-in camera for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - Based the on selections you made when purchasing ... - 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 chatting and voice recording. 2...
...you made when purchasing your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Built-in camera for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - Based the on selections you made when purchasing ... - 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 chatting and voice recording. 2...
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... down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery out. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from...
... down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery out. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from...
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... Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to disc, saved on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 23... on your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can customize your own CDs, listen to music and internet ...
... Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to disc, saved on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 23... on your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can customize your own CDs, listen to music and internet ...
