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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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... overheat. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron computer may result in permanent damage to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals.
... overheat. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron computer may result in permanent damage to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals.
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... fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position.
... fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position.
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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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... up Windows for setup instructions. 8 To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are using a dial-up connection, connect...
... up Windows for setup instructions. 8 To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are using a dial-up connection, connect...
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... instructions on the screen to the Internet but have a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Windows Vista 1. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet...
... instructions on the screen to the Internet but have a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Windows Vista 1. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet...
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b. Windows XP 1. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Click Next. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Choose Broadband if you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to the Internet. 4. Save and close any open files, ...
b. Windows XP 1. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Click Next. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Choose Broadband if you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to the Internet. 4. Save and close any open files, ...
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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 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7.
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... the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 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 you turn off the...
... the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 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 you turn off the...
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... the computer until it clicks into place. - Use the wireless switch located at the, right side of the computer to quickly turn off . Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled. Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Turns on the wireless switch, slide it away from...
... the computer until it clicks into place. - Use the wireless switch located at the, right side of the computer to quickly turn off . Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled. Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Turns on the wireless switch, slide it away from...
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On - Enables wireless devices momentary - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Off - Disables wireless devices On - Off - Scans for WLAN networks Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the ... it clicks into place. - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Use this switch to you.
On - Enables wireless devices momentary - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Off - Disables wireless devices On - Off - Scans for WLAN networks Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the ... it clicks into place. - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Use this switch to you.
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... yellow: Weak network found Off: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Supports one ExpressCard. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press the eject...
... yellow: Weak network found Off: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Supports one ExpressCard. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press the eject...
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... antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the computer. If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with...
... antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the computer. If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with...
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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 - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to the 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 - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
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...chat. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Connects one pair of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -... Provides the functionality 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) -
...chat. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Connects one pair of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -... Provides the functionality 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) -
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7 SD/MMC - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - 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 - M and type - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Provides a fast and convenient way...
7 SD/MMC - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - 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 - M and type - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Provides a fast and convenient way...
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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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...-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 - Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound...
...-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 - Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound...
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... place. 3. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery out. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before...
... place. 3. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery out. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before...
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...internet radio stations. You can be recorded to open area of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Click Personalize, to disc, saved ...the Internet, you to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and ...
...internet radio stations. You can be recorded to open area of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Click Personalize, to disc, saved ...the Internet, you to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and ...
