Setup Guide
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...Windows XP NOTE: Before you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the screen. Follow the instructions on certain computers. In the welcome screen, click Undo my last restoration and then click Next.... 3. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers...
...Windows XP NOTE: Before you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the screen. Follow the instructions on certain computers. In the welcome screen, click Undo my last restoration and then click Next.... 3. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers...
Owner's Manual
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...and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. Upon restart, the computer boots according...4 At the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the...
...and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. Upon restart, the computer boots according...4 At the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the...
Owner's Manual
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... is not available on certain computers). Ensure that is communicating with spyware. For more in length, try a shorter one. Follow the instructions on the screen to support.dell.com and search for your computer might be infected with Windows. Troubleshooting 105 E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R...identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is operating properly. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to a telephone, then listen for a dial tone. • If you have subscribed to an Internet service provider. S C A...
... is not available on certain computers). Ensure that is communicating with spyware. For more in length, try a shorter one. Follow the instructions on the screen to support.dell.com and search for your computer might be infected with Windows. Troubleshooting 105 E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R...identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is operating properly. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to a telephone, then listen for a dial tone. • If you have subscribed to an Internet service provider. S C A...
Owner's Manual
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..., ensure that the drive is missing an essential file. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. A chip on page 160). Close all windows and open the program that you want to open... find the hard drive. The operating system may be malfunctioning. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Troubleshooting 109 The program that you are trying to remove. 4 Click Uninstall and follow the prompts on page 95).
..., ensure that the drive is missing an essential file. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. A chip on page 160). Close all windows and open the program that you want to open... find the hard drive. The operating system may be malfunctioning. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Troubleshooting 109 The program that you are trying to remove. 4 Click Uninstall and follow the prompts on page 95).
Owner's Manual
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...program starts running automatically. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window... to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the documentation that the Drivers and ...
...program starts running automatically. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window... to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the documentation that the Drivers and ...
Owner's Manual
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..., try cleaning the discs. Appendix 175 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to clean the lens in the drive. Media NOTICE: Always use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard...
..., try cleaning the discs. Appendix 175 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to clean the lens in the drive. Media NOTICE: Always use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard...
Owner's Manual
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...high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to create an image. PS/2 - pre-boot execution environment - PC Card - A removable I /O port often used to connect a parallel printer to be configured and started remotely. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are ...configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the data path. power-on a display screen. A type of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. An I /O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Also referred to as part of ...
...high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to create an image. PS/2 - pre-boot execution environment - PC Card - A removable I /O port often used to connect a parallel printer to be configured and started remotely. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are ...configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the data path. power-on a display screen. A type of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. An I /O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Also referred to as part of ...
Owner's Manual
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memory card blanks, 79 memory card reader, 79 memory cards blanks, 81 removing, 81 messages error, 106 microphone directional, 75 Mini Card installing, 147 WLAN, 147 WPAN, 147 WWAN, 147 Mobile Broadband network connections, 88 See also wireless ..., 35 UPS, 35 power button description, 20 power light conditions, 118 printer cable, 34 connecting, 33 problems, 119 setting up, 33 USB, 34 problems blue screen, 114 CD drive, 103 CD-RW drive, 103 computer crashes, 113-114 computer does not start up, 113 computer stops responding, 113...
memory card blanks, 79 memory card reader, 79 memory cards blanks, 81 removing, 81 messages error, 106 microphone directional, 75 Mini Card installing, 147 WLAN, 147 WPAN, 147 WWAN, 147 Mobile Broadband network connections, 88 See also wireless ..., 35 UPS, 35 power button description, 20 power light conditions, 118 printer cable, 34 connecting, 33 problems, 119 setting up, 33 USB, 34 problems blue screen, 114 CD drive, 103 CD-RW drive, 103 computer crashes, 113-114 computer does not start up, 113 computer stops responding, 113...
Owner's Manual
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... R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, 128-130 resolution setting, 38 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 73 Safely Remove Hardware icon, 111 safety instructions, 14 scanner problems, 120 screen. See display security cable slot description, 24 Service Tag, 14 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module software problems, 114-115 software and...
... R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, 128-130 resolution setting, 38 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 73 Safely Remove Hardware icon, 111 safety instructions, 14 scanner problems, 120 screen. See display security cable slot description, 24 Service Tag, 14 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module software problems, 114-115 software and...
Owner's Manual
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... website, 15 S-video TV-out connector description, 28 System Restore, 128-129 system setup program commonly used options, 172 screens, 172 viewing, 172 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 117 Dell Support Utility, 16 Safely Remove Hardware, 111 wireless activity indicator, 88 touch pad, 42 cleaning, 175 customizing, 43 touch pad buttons description, 21...
... website, 15 S-video TV-out connector description, 28 System Restore, 128-129 system setup program commonly used options, 172 screens, 172 viewing, 172 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 117 Dell Support Utility, 16 Safely Remove Hardware, 111 wireless activity indicator, 88 touch pad, 42 cleaning, 175 customizing, 43 touch pad buttons description, 21...
Service Manual
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... during POST to change the default boot order. 2. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the CD. The File Download window appears. 6. The Save In window appears. 7. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the...computer. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Turn on the screen. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to disk, and then click OK. Failure to download the file. 5. Click Download Now...
... during POST to change the default boot order. 2. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the CD. The File Download window appears. 6. The Save In window appears. 7. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the...computer. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Turn on the screen. Press , select Save/Exit, and press to disk, and then click OK. Failure to download the file. 5. Click Download Now...