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... 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 20 Display Features... 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...
... 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 20 Display Features... 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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... Turns on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left...
... Turns on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left...
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... enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn off . Use the wireless switch located at the, right side of the computer to quickly turn on and off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of the computer until it clicks into place. - Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Using The Wireless... wireless switch. 13 Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. Off - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. 4 WiFi status light -
... enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn off . Use the wireless switch located at the, right side of the computer to quickly turn on and off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of the computer until it clicks into place. - Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Using The Wireless... wireless switch. 13 Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. Off - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. 4 WiFi status light -
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... Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found Off: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm...DVDs. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Press the eject button to a TV. The computer ships with ...
... Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found Off: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm...DVDs. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Press the eject button to a TV. The computer ships with ...
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... vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone - Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Based the on an off. Built-in camera for ...video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 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 -
... vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone - Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Based the on an off. Built-in camera for ...video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 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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... good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for wireless connections. 27 The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired cable connection. Click Start → Connect To. The computer is not ...Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged. The network cable is ...
... good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for wireless connections. 27 The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired cable connection. Click Start → Connect To. The computer is not ...Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged. The network cable is ...
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...power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 If the power light is solid white and the computer is solid amber - The computer is receiving electrical power, but a device might...with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the display is on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking white - The computer has a ...
...power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 If the power light is solid white and the computer is solid amber - The computer is receiving electrical power, but a device might...with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the display is on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking white - The computer has a ...
Owner's Manual
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... 5 media control buttons (7) 7 touch pad 9 analog microphone 11 headphone connectors (2) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 Dell MediaDirect™ button 17 digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 power button 6 keyboard 8 8-in ..., your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 39. Built-in -1 media card reader 10 microphone connector 12 consumer IR 14 device status lights 16 keyboard status lights C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - Press the power button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - P O W E ...
... 5 media control buttons (7) 7 touch pad 9 analog microphone 11 headphone connectors (2) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 Dell MediaDirect™ button 17 digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 power button 6 keyboard 8 8-in ..., your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 39. Built-in -1 media card reader 10 microphone connector 12 consumer IR 14 device status lights 16 keyboard status lights C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - Press the power button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - P O W E ...
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Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Hard drive activity light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. ...steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - Turns on when wireless networking is in a power management mode. Battery status light - Turns on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on page 27). 22 About Your...
Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Hard drive activity light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. ...steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - Turns on when wireless networking is in a power management mode. Battery status light - Turns on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on page 27). 22 About Your...
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To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 62). Off: The battery is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "wireless switch" on a battery, the light operates as follows: - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is adequately charged...
To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 62). Off: The battery is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "wireless switch" on a battery, the light operates as follows: - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is adequately charged...
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... with your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
... with your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
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Right Side View 1 23 4 1 wireless switch 3 ExpressCard slot 5 eject button 7 USB connectors (2) 5 67 2 Wi-Fi Catcher light 4 optical drive 6 S-video TV-out connector About Your Computer 27 Stores software and data. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. HARD DRIVE - IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR -
Right Side View 1 23 4 1 wireless switch 3 ExpressCard slot 5 eject button 7 USB connectors (2) 5 67 2 Wi-Fi Catcher light 4 optical drive 6 S-video TV-out connector About Your Computer 27 Stores software and data. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. HARD DRIVE - IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR -
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... such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 55. For more information, see "Using Multimedia" on page 91). When enabled through... off 2 on page 85. Supports one ExpressCard. For more information about the optical drive, see "Using Cards" on 3 momentary 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light Disables wireless devices Enables wireless devices Scans for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. W I R E L E S S S W I V E -
... such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 55. For more information, see "Using Multimedia" on page 91). When enabled through... off 2 on page 85. Supports one ExpressCard. For more information about the optical drive, see "Using Cards" on 3 momentary 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light Disables wireless devices Enables wireless devices Scans for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. W I R E L E S S S W I V E -
Owner's Manual
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To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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... The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you to press the left touch pad button twice. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad... the touch pad. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 scroll zones • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display.
... The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you to press the left touch pad button twice. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad... the touch pad. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 scroll zones • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display.
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... the computer to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with the computer turned on page 118. Do not use batteries from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Using a Battery 49 You can leave the battery in Sleep state, you... may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is too hot to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. The battery is connected to continue charging the battery. The battery's internal ...
... the computer to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with the computer turned on page 118. Do not use batteries from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Using a Battery 49 You can leave the battery in Sleep state, you... may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is too hot to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. The battery is connected to continue charging the battery. The battery's internal ...
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... the computer is running and when the camera is normal for the camera to communicate visually and verbally with other computer users. The blue camera light appears when the camera is integrated in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center.
... the computer is running and when the camera is normal for the camera to communicate visually and verbally with other computer users. The blue camera light appears when the camera is integrated in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center.
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... picture, click Capture. You can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you want to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on your hard drive. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to record. Manually Adjusting ... Console. 2 In the Webcam Console window: • Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as the volume level. The blue camera light turns on page 75). To record a video, click Record. For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file...
... picture, click Capture. You can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you want to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on your hard drive. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to record. Manually Adjusting ... Console. 2 In the Webcam Console window: • Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as the volume level. The blue camera light turns on page 75). To record a video, click Record. For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file...
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...the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories...R D C A B L E - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
...the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories...R D C A B L E - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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...computer turns off, then restart your computer. Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - Verify that the numbers lock light is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide.... Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. If you may have a defective external keyboard. 4 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All...
...computer turns off, then restart your computer. Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - Verify that the numbers lock light is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide.... Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. If you may have a defective external keyboard. 4 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All...