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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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... to place your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. Restricting airflow around your...
... to place your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may result in ) on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. Restricting airflow around your...
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... incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. On - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it clicks into a wall outlet or surge protector. Momentary 6 However, power...
... incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. On - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it clicks into a wall outlet or surge protector. Momentary 6 However, power...
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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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... set up an Internet connection. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The screens will take up your computer unusable. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system.
... set up an Internet connection. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The screens will take up your computer unusable. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system.
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...: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. Windows Vista 1. The Connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you need to connect to your wireless router. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to check the...
...: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. Windows Vista 1. The Connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you need to connect to your wireless router. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to check the...
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... setup. Choose Broadband if you selected Set up modem or ISDN. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Connect to connect: a. In the next window, click the appropriate option: --If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). --If...
... setup. Choose Broadband if you selected Set up modem or ISDN. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Connect to connect: a. In the next window, click the appropriate option: --If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). --If...
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Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. 6. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11
Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. 6. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11
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Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 computer ...
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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 computer ...
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4 WiFi status light - Off - 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 until it away from ...
4 WiFi status light - Off - 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 until it away from ...
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... the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Off - On - Disables wireless devices On - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Enables wireless devices momentary - Use this switch to you. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch -
... the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Off - On - Disables wireless devices On - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Enables wireless devices momentary - Use this switch to you. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Connects your computer to open the optical drive. Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: Searching for networks Solid blue: ...
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... to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - NOTE: Before...
... to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - NOTE: Before...
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Stores software and data. 6 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 - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
Stores software and data. 6 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 - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
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...-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - 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) - Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat. If you do not have...the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Connects one pair of a mouse to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In...
...-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - 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) - Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat. If you do not have...the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Connects one pair of a mouse to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In...
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... • xD-Picture Card (type - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - M and type - MS/Pro - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 7 SD...
... • xD-Picture Card (type - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - M and type - MS/Pro - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 7 SD...
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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 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, press the button and then release.
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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 the on ...not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone - Your display can vary based on an off. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Combines with the...
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 the on ...not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone - Your display can vary based on an off. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Combines with the...
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... it into the bay until it over. 2. Slide the battery out. To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
... it into the bay until it over. 2. Slide the battery out. To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
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... appearance and sounds window. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment... and so on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. 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 customize your computer. Productivity and Communication You can...
... appearance and sounds window. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment... and so on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. 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 customize your computer. Productivity and Communication You can...