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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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You should never put your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. NOTICE: Placing or ... ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in permanent damage to place your Inspiron computer may result in ) on .
You should never put your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. NOTICE: Placing or ... ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in permanent damage to place your Inspiron computer may result in ) on .
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... The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it into place. - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 Wireless...
... The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it into place. - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 Wireless...
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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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7
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NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. Doing so may take you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or ...
NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. Doing so may take you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or ...
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... the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section.
... the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section.
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... of connection to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Choose Broadband if you do not have an ISP and want to step 6. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP...
... of connection to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Choose Broadband if you do not have an ISP and want to step 6. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP...
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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 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.
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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 ...
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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Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. On - Use the wireless switch located at the, right ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. On - Use the wireless switch located at the, right ...
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... is shipped to rapidly turn the switch On, slide the switch away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Use this switch to you. Scans for WLAN networks Disables wireless ...devices On - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Off - Enables wireless devices momentary - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN...
... is shipped to rapidly turn the switch On, slide the switch away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - Use this switch to you. Scans for WLAN networks Disables wireless ...devices On - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Off - Enables wireless devices momentary - To turn all wireless devices off or on such as WLAN...
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...-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - 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...
...-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - 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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... a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- 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...
... a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- 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 - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the modem connector. HDMI (High- Stores software and data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects 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 - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the modem connector. HDMI (High- Stores software and data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive -
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...Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Connects to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - If ...speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector - 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) - Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat.
...Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - and right-click functions those on like a mouse 3 Consumer IR - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Connects to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - If ...speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone connector - 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) - Infrared sensor for conferencing and chat.
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M and type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following ... High Capacity) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using...
M and type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following ... High Capacity) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using...
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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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... for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital ...computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - 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 right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and ...
... for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital ...computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - 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 right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and ...
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... bay until it clicks into place. 3. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it over. 2. Slide the battery out. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Slide the battery release latch until it... place. 22 To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
... bay until it clicks into place. 3. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it over. 2. Slide the battery out. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Slide the battery release latch until it... place. 22 To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
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...information about your customization options. 23 Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your desktop to disc, saved on ...watch videos, play games, create your computer. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Entertainment and Multimedia You can customize your computer to open area of the desktop. ...
...information about your customization options. 23 Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your desktop to disc, saved on ...watch videos, play games, create your computer. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Entertainment and Multimedia You can customize your computer to open area of the desktop. ...
