Setup Guide
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... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 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 ... 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...
... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 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 ... 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...
Setup Guide
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... improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. Momentary 6 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries... Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it into place. - On - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Off -
... improperly connecting the cable to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. Momentary 6 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries... Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it into place. - On - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Off -
Setup Guide
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...to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to..., keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 Network 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 connector -
...to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to..., keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 Network 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 connector -
Setup Guide
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Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery out. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it ...clicks into place. 22 To remove the battery: 1. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron...
Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery out. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it ...clicks into place. 22 To remove the battery: 1. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron...
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INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 62 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 47 B backups creating 25 C calling Dell 49 CDs, playing and creating 23 chipset 56 computer capabilities 23 computer, setting up 5 64 connect(ing) to the Internet 8 conserving energy 24 Contacting Dell online 50 customer service 45 customizing your desktop 23 your energy settings 24 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 25 DellConnect 46 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Dell Support Center 33
INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 62 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 47 B backups creating 25 C calling Dell 49 CDs, playing and creating 23 chipset 56 computer capabilities 23 computer, setting up 5 64 connect(ing) to the Internet 8 conserving energy 24 Contacting Dell online 50 customer service 45 customizing your desktop 23 your energy settings 24 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 25 DellConnect 46 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Dell Support Center 33
Service Manual
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Back to do so may cause system damage. 1. Failure to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system ...board, flash the BIOS from a CD for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. NOTICE: Do not interrupt this Agreement. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to boot from the CD. Turn on your desktop. 8. Click the...
Back to do so may cause system damage. 1. Failure to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system ...board, flash the BIOS from a CD for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. NOTICE: Do not interrupt this Agreement. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to boot from the CD. Turn on your desktop. 8. Click the...