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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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... the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in permanent damage to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Restricting airflow around your computer, ensure...
... the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in permanent damage to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Restricting airflow around your computer, ensure...
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... or improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. Off - Momentary 6 On - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the front of the computer until it into place. - Using The Wireless Switch To turn on...
... or improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. Off - Momentary 6 On - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the front of the computer until it into place. - Using The Wireless Switch To turn 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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... Windows for setup instructions. 8 Doing so may take 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. If you set up your computer unusable.
... Windows for setup instructions. 8 Doing so may take 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. If you set up your computer unusable.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you need to connect to your connection to set up your wireless router. Click Start → Connect ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you need to connect to your connection to set up your wireless router. Click Start → Connect ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Choose Broadband if you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. b. Chose Dial-up , depending on the screen to complete the setup. ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Choose Broadband if you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. b. Chose Dial-up , depending on the screen to complete the setup. ...
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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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11
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... Status Lights The device status lights located at -a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for wireless communication and keyboard input options. 1 2345 1 Power light - 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 the computer reads or...
... Status Lights The device status lights located at -a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for wireless communication and keyboard input options. 1 2345 1 Power light - 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 the computer reads or...
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... the computer until it away from the front of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 13 On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. - Off - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns...
... the computer until it away from the front of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 13 On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. - Off - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns...
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Off - Disables wireless devices On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Enables wireless devices momentary - Off - Scans for WLAN networks Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in ... or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Use this switch to you. The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program).
Off - Disables wireless devices On - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Enables wireless devices momentary - Off - Scans for WLAN networks Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in ... or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Use this switch to you. The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program).
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..., and DVDs. Press the eject button to a TV. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Ensure that the...
..., and DVDs. Press the eject button to a TV. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Ensure that the...
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... - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector...
... - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector...
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6 Modem connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the modem connector. Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - HDMI (High- Connect the telephone line to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17
6 Modem connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the modem connector. Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - HDMI (High- Connect the telephone line to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17
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Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat. Connects one pair of a mouse 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 - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. ...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) - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR -
Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat. Connects one pair of a mouse 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 - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. ...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) - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR -
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... • xD-Picture Card (type - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. MS/Pro - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - M and type - 7 SD...
... • xD-Picture Card (type - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. MS/Pro - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - M and type - 7 SD...
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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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For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - Your display can vary based ... quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - 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 Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - Your display can vary based ... quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - 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 -
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This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery out. 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 ...
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery out. 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 ...
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Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Click Personalize, to open area of the desktop. 2. Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to watch videos, ...properties window: 1. You can customize your desktop to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Entertainment ...
Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Click Personalize, to open area of the desktop. 2. Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to watch videos, ...properties window: 1. You can customize your desktop to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Entertainment ...