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...damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other intellectual property rights owned by Dell under license. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other limited viewing uses only... Corporation. Trademarks used in this copyright protection technology must be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; and other rights owners. Other trademarks and trade names may be authorized by ...
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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 the computer. 5 You should never put your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10...your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on all other ...
... space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to the computer. 5 You should never put your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10...your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on all other ...
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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. Off - However, power ...
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. Off - However, power ...
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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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... computer unusable. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Connect to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system.
... computer unusable. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Connect to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system.
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... service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Click Start → Connect To. 3.
... service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Click Start → Connect To. 3.
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... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP. 10 Choose Broadband if you do not know which type...
... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP. 10 Choose Broadband if you do not know which type...
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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. Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 6.
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... drive activity. NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. 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 steadily or blinks to indicate...
... drive activity. NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. 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 steadily or blinks to indicate...
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... is enabled. Using The Wireless Switch To turn off . Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. -
... is enabled. Using The Wireless Switch To turn off . Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. -
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To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Off - Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the Off position when your computer is shipped .... - Enables wireless devices momentary - Disables wireless devices On - Scans for WLAN networks Use this switch to you. Off - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program).
To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Off - Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the Off position when your computer is shipped .... - Enables wireless devices momentary - Disables wireless devices On - Scans for WLAN networks Use this switch to you. Off - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program).
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.... 5 Eject Button - 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 - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive...
.... 5 Eject Button - 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 - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive...
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... a commercially available antitheft device 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 cable slot - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in...
... a commercially available antitheft device 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 cable slot - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in...
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Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Stores software and data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - HDMI (High- For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector. 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 - Stores software and data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - HDMI (High- For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector. 6 Modem connector -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - If you do not have the optional built-in camera with audio programs. 6 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality ... pad buttons - 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) - 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 - If you do not have the optional built-in camera with audio programs. 6 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality ... pad buttons - 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) - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR -
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xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory ...; Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. M and type - 7 SD/MMC - MS/Pro -
xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory ...; Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. M and type - 7 SD/MMC - MS/Pro -
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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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...optional) - Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 ...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 - Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may...
...optional) - Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 ...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 - Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may...
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... the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch 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. Do not use a battery purchased from other...
... the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch 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. Do not use a battery purchased from other...
