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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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... may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your computer in ) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered ... (4 in) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals.
... may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your computer in ) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered ... (4 in) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals.
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... the computer and then plug it from the rear to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 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. On -
... the computer and then plug it from the rear to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 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. On -
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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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... the instructions on the screen. 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. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to the telephone wall jack before...
... the instructions on the screen. 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. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to the telephone wall jack before...
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... ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. NOTE: If you cannot connect to a wireless router: 1. The Connect to the Internet. Follow...
... ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. NOTE: If you cannot connect to a wireless router: 1. The Connect to the Internet. Follow...
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... not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to connect: a. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology...
... not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to connect: a. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology...
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Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 6. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7.
Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 6. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7.
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... drive activity. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 when you turn off the...
... drive activity. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 when you turn off the...
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... of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 13 NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn off . Turns on and off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of the computer to quickly turn on...
... of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 13 NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn off . Turns on and off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of the computer to quickly turn on...
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... through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the Off position when your computer is shipped to rapidly turn the switch On, slide the switch away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Scans for WLAN networks Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
... through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Momentary NOTE: This switch can be in the Off position when your computer is shipped to rapidly turn the switch On, slide the switch away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Scans for WLAN networks Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
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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 - Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found ...
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 - Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: Strong network found Solid yellow: Weak network found ...
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... your computer to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to a network or broadband device. 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 connector...
... your computer to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to a network or broadband device. 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 connector...
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For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connects to the modem connector. 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. HDMI (High-
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connects to the modem connector. 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Stores software and data. HDMI (High-
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.... 6 Analog Microphone - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - Connects one pair of a mouse 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) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad -
.... 6 Analog Microphone - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - Connects one pair of a mouse 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) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad -
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The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. MS/Pro - 7 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital ...; SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - M and type - For more information, see the...
The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. MS/Pro - 7 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital ...; SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - M and type - For more information, see the...
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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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... when purchasing your computer, your computer. 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... for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. ...
... when purchasing your computer, your computer. 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... for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. ...
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... into place. 22 To remove the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from...
... into place. 22 To remove the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from...
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... access the display properties window: 1. Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your own CDs, listen to create presentations,... brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
... access the display properties window: 1. Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your own CDs, listen to create presentations,... brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop...