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... Start → Internet Explorer. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up my connection manually. --If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Windows XP 1. Otherwise, follow the ...ISP. 5. If you selected Set up , depending on the screen to the Internet. 4. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up my connection manually, continue to connect: a. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4.
... Start → Internet Explorer. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up my connection manually. --If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Windows XP 1. Otherwise, follow the ...ISP. 5. If you selected Set up , depending on the screen to the Internet. 4. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up my connection manually, continue to connect: a. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4.
Setup Guide
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...the network connection is lost - Momentary 26 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Off - The wireless switch may be off. On - To turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using the following ...guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 50. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the...
...the network connection is lost - Momentary 26 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Off - The wireless switch may be off. On - To turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using the following ...guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 50. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the...
Setup Guide
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..., or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding - If the power light is turned on the...
..., or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding - If the power light is turned on the...
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... to the same electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on page 36). 29 Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Some possible causes of memory...Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 54. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see if that resolves the problem. • See the...
... to the same electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on page 36). 29 Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Some possible causes of memory...Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 54. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see if that resolves the problem. • See the...
Setup Guide
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...your keyboard or moving your computer. 30 Turn the computer off . Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) to ensure that is no longer responding 4. Press simultaneously. 2. Click Applications. 3. If a program crashes repeatedly - If the computer ...stops responding - Solving Problems • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click the program that your computer is firmly connected to the ...
...your keyboard or moving your computer. 30 Turn the computer off . Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) to ensure that is no longer responding 4. Press simultaneously. 2. Click Applications. 3. If a program crashes repeatedly - If the computer ...stops responding - Solving Problems • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click the program that your computer is firmly connected to the ...
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...50 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. See the Service Manual on page 50 for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence..., please note this system have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Using Support Tools NOTE: If the message you could see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. No boot device available - Alternatively you received is correct 34 ...
...50 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. See the Service Manual on page 50 for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence..., please note this system have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Using Support Tools NOTE: If the message you could see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. No boot device available - Alternatively you received is correct 34 ...
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Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). No timer tick interrupt - USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either... operating range. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on page 50 for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To ...
Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). No timer tick interrupt - USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either... operating range. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on page 50 for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To ...
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... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. It is known to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is connected to review your computer and try again. then, shut down your computer's configuration information,...Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to an electrical outlet that is recommended that you see "Contacting Dell...
... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. It is known to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is connected to review your computer and try again. then, shut down your computer's configuration information,...Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to an electrical outlet that is recommended that you see "Contacting Dell...
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... finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Because the computer is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2. When prompted, click Finish to complete. 4. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The computer restarts. Turn on . 6. The System Restore screen appears and the...
... finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Because the computer is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2. When prompted, click Finish to complete. 4. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The computer restarts. Turn on . 6. The System Restore screen appears and the...
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... your Operating System disc. the Drivers and Utilities disc. See: your computer. 52 the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. run a diagnostic... program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your warranty. the Service Manual on your...
... your Operating System disc. the Drivers and Utilities disc. See: your computer. 52 the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. run a diagnostic... program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your warranty. the Service Manual on your...
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... click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) L2 cache 54 AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 DualCore Mobile Technology AMD® Athlon™ 64 X2 DualCore ...-Core 256 KB or 512 KB per core depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
... click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) L2 cache 54 AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 DualCore Mobile Technology AMD® Athlon™ 64 X2 DualCore ...-Core 256 KB or 512 KB per core depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
Setup Guide
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..., and 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SODIMM 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both memory slots must be populated and must match...
..., and 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SODIMM 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both memory slots must be populated and must match...
Owner's Manual
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... S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 71 HDMI (Optional 73 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard...
... S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 71 HDMI (Optional 73 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard...
Owner's Manual
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... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following types of data from one computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and...
... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following types of data from one computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and...
Owner's Manual
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...camera to point at the object or person that you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on the screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start...pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 75). 76 Using the Optional Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you want to record. To record a video, click the ...
...camera to point at the object or person that you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on the screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start...pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 75). 76 Using the Optional Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you want to record. To record a video, click the ...
Owner's Manual
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... IR driver, you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click...
... IR driver, you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click...
Owner's Manual
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Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change ... Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. Troubleshooting 129 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Creating a Restore Point You can automatically and manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start →Help and...
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change ... Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. Troubleshooting 129 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Creating a Restore Point You can automatically and manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start →Help and...
Owner's Manual
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...manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, etc). This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory,... or software program sold by Dell Inc. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
...manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, etc). This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory,... or software program sold by Dell Inc. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
Service Manual
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...the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft...be used in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Before You Begin Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive ...
...the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft...be used in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Before You Begin Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive ...
Service Manual
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...or contacts on the cable itself. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for 4 seconds. 3. ... tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer and all attached devices...
...or contacts on the cable itself. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for 4 seconds. 3. ... tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer and all attached devices...