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... and other intellectual property rights owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. A01 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is used in the United States and/or...Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are registered trademarks and Core...
... and other intellectual property rights owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. A01 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is used in the United States and/or...Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are registered trademarks and Core...
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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...Replacing 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...Replacing 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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... around your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. You should never put your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may cause...
... around your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. You should never put your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may cause...
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Momentary 6 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. Check the ...
Momentary 6 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. Check the ...
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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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... you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer unusable. The screens will take up Windows for setup instructions. 8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system.
... you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer unusable. The screens will take up Windows for setup instructions. 8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system.
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you need to connect to your wireless router. NOTE: If you want to set up your...
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you need to connect to your wireless router. NOTE: If you want to set up your...
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... step 6. NOTE: If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up modem or ISDN. Click Next. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
... step 6. NOTE: If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up modem or ISDN. Click Next. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
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Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11
Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11
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.... Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 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 of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks...
.... Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 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 of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks...
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... notification area of the computer until it clicks into place. - Off - Using The Wireless Switch To turn off . Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on when wireless networking is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on the wireless switch, slide it...
... notification area of the computer until it clicks into place. - Off - Using The Wireless Switch To turn off . Momentary 5 Bluetooth® status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn on when wireless networking is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on the wireless switch, slide it...
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... may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Disables wireless devices On - Scans for WLAN networks To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Off - Use this switch to you. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features...
... may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Disables wireless devices On - Scans for WLAN networks To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Off - Use this switch to you. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features...
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... only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Connects your computer to open...
... only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Connects your computer to open...
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... device. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - 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...
... device. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - 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...
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Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connects to the modem connector. Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - HDMI (High- 6 Modem connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector -
Stores software and data. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connects to the modem connector. Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - HDMI (High- 6 Modem connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector -
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...Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat. If you do not have the optional built-in camera with audio programs. 6 Analog Microphone - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects 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...
...Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat. If you do not have the optional built-in camera with audio programs. 6 Analog Microphone - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Connects 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...
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M and type - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - 7 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following ... Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - MS/Pro -
M and type - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - 7 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following ... Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - MS/Pro -
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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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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 - Built-in camera for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator... (optional) - Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell ...
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 - Built-in camera for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator... (optional) - Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell ...
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This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut ...
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut ...
