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...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... 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
...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... 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
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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 while ... loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing...
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 while ... loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing...
Setup Guide
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... the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
... the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
Setup Guide
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... over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery out. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 22 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 Dell.
... over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery out. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 22 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 Dell.
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... the boot sequence information is correct 34 See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk drive failure - No bootable partition on page ... was running when the message appeared. For help in the following examples, see the documentation for assistance. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST see "Contacting...
... the boot sequence information is correct 34 See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk drive failure - No bootable partition on page ... was running when the message appeared. For help in the following examples, see the documentation for assistance. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST see "Contacting...
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See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 61 Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at...25 in) 20mm (0.78 in) 205.1 mm (8.07 in) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Basic Specifications Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions.
See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 61 Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at...25 in) 20mm (0.78 in) 205.1 mm (8.07 in) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Basic Specifications Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions.
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...; to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 4-cell battery): Configurable to less than 24.1 mm to 37.5 mm (0.9 in to 1.47 in) 357 mm (14.05 in) 256 mm (10.08 in) 2.7 kg (5.9 lb...
...; to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 4-cell battery): Configurable to less than 24.1 mm to 37.5 mm (0.9 in to 1.47 in) 357 mm (14.05 in) 256 mm (10.08 in) 2.7 kg (5.9 lb...
Owner's Manual
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... Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using...
... Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using...
Owner's Manual
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... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy... DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy... DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
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... light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - Turns on page 27). 22 About Your Computer Turns on when ...
... light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - Turns on page 27). 22 About Your Computer Turns on when ...
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...and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is charging. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "wireless switch" on page 62). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - ...Bluetooth® status light - The light turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: - ...
...and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is charging. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "wireless switch" on page 62). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - ...Bluetooth® status light - The light turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: - ...
Owner's Manual
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... have one or two USB connectors depending on when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do...
... have one or two USB connectors depending on when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do...
Owner's Manual
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... Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Using a Battery" on page 147). P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I V E - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - For more information about the optical drive, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 51. 30 About Your Computer Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Releases the battery (see "Using Multimedia" on page 49 for...
... Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Using a Battery" on page 147). P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I V E - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - For more information about the optical drive, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 51. 30 About Your Computer Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Releases the battery (see "Using Multimedia" on page 49 for...
Owner's Manual
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See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (...: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the...
See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (...: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the...
Owner's Manual
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to your portable computer or docking device. Switching the Video Image From Your Computer ... external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you attach to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the external device does not change. Using the Display 37
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to your portable computer or docking device. Switching the Video Image From Your Computer ... external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you attach to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the external device does not change. Using the Display 37
Owner's Manual
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...switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an ...external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only,...
...switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an ...external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only,...
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Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer ... key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the...
Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer ... key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the...
Owner's Manual
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...document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to configure power management settings). Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48 for information about accessing Windows ...Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you may not be fully charged, use to media. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your new computer to help preserve...
...document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to configure power management settings). Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48 for information about accessing Windows ...Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you may not be fully charged, use to media. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your new computer to help preserve...
Owner's Manual
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... computers with your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Checking the...
... computers with your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Checking the...
Owner's Manual
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...• Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; battery life is largely determined by using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 47 You can check battery health by the number of time (see "Configuring Power Management ... 48). A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your portable computer, ...
...• Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; battery life is largely determined by using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 47 You can check battery health by the number of time (see "Configuring Power Management ... 48). A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your portable computer, ...