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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 the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing.. 3 Battery status light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To ... the computer reads or writes data. Turns on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - Device Status Lights The device status lights located at -a-glance and time-saving shortcuts...
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 the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing.. 3 Battery status light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To ... the computer reads or writes data. Turns on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - Device Status Lights The device status lights located at -a-glance and time-saving shortcuts...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 HDMI (High- Stores software and data. Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Connects to the modem connector. Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - 6 Modem connector - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector -
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 HDMI (High- Stores software and data. Connect the telephone line to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Connects to the modem connector. Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - 6 Modem connector - For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media ... and Multimedia You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your computer to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Right-click an ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media ... and Multimedia You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your computer to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Right-click an ...
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... Vista 1. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer. Solving Problems If a program is compatible with this version...
... Vista 1. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer. Solving Problems If a program is compatible with this version...
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...For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays...your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you need. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action needed ...
...For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays...your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you need. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action needed ...
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... routine three consecutive times for the same error see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Replace the CPU fan. Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are...
... routine three consecutive times for the same error see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Replace the CPU fan. Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are...
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... Troubleshooter: 1. NOTICE - A parameter out of them. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps...
... Troubleshooter: 1. NOTICE - A parameter out of them. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps...
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... working properly. 2. It is known to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures ...® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition...
... working properly. 2. It is known to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures ...® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition...
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...and try again. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any ...and press . 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 37 then...
...and try again. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any ...and press . 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 37 then...
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...) if changes to return your data files or recover them. 38 Both procedures permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the... hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your computer are completely reversible. System Restore The Windows ...
...) if changes to return your data files or recover them. 38 Both procedures permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the... hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your computer are completely reversible. System Restore The Windows ...
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...alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. These options restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Click Start→ All ...or files added since you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you received ...
...alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. These options restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Click Start→ All ...or files added since you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you received ...
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... computer. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. NOTE...
... computer. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. NOTE...
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... the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 38. To reinstall Windows, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click the checkbox to confirm that ...installed the new device driver. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTICE: If you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to...
... the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 38. To reinstall Windows, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click the checkbox to confirm that ...installed the new device driver. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTICE: If you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to...
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upgrade your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 52 See: your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for...
upgrade your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 52 See: your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for...
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...) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Basic Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
...) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Basic Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
Owner's Manual
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Network Assistant 101 PC TuneUp 101 PC CheckUp 102 Drive Problems 102 Optical drive problems 103 Hard drive problems 104 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 104 Error Messages 106 ExpressCard Problems 111 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 111 Keyboard...crashes repeatedly 114 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 114 A solid blue screen appears 114 Dell MediaDirect problems 114 Other software problems 115 Memory Problems 116 Network Problems 116 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 117 Power Problems 118 8 Contents
Network Assistant 101 PC TuneUp 101 PC CheckUp 102 Drive Problems 102 Optical drive problems 103 Hard drive problems 104 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 104 Error Messages 106 ExpressCard Problems 111 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 111 Keyboard...crashes repeatedly 114 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 114 A solid blue screen appears 114 Dell MediaDirect problems 114 Other software problems 115 Memory Problems 116 Network Problems 116 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 117 Power Problems 118 8 Contents
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Hard Drive 135 Removing the Hard Drive 136 Replacing the Hard Drive 137 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 137 Optical Drive 138 Removing the Optical Drive 138 Replacing the Optical Drive 138 Hinge Cover 139 Removing the Hinge Cover 139 Replacing the Hinge Cover 140 Keyboard 140 Removing the Keyboard 141 Replacing the Keyboard 142 Memory ...
Hard Drive 135 Removing the Hard Drive 136 Replacing the Hard Drive 137 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 137 Optical Drive 138 Removing the Optical Drive 138 Replacing the Optical Drive 138 Hinge Cover 139 Removing the Hinge Cover 139 Replacing the Hinge Cover 140 Keyboard 140 Removing the Keyboard 141 Replacing the Keyboard 142 Memory ...
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...necessary for correct 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for the keyword Notebook System Software. What Are You Looking For? detects your computer and operating system, and installs the... and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other...
...necessary for correct 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for the keyword Notebook System Software. What Are You Looking For? detects your computer and operating system, and installs the... and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other...
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... LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. Hard drive activity light - Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
... LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. Hard drive activity light - Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
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... Lock" on or off. About Your Computer 25 Left Side View 1 23 4 56 78 9 1 security cable slot 3 USB connectors (2) 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 HDMI connector 9 hard drive 2 AC power adapter 4 video connector (VGA) 6 modem connector (RJ-11) 8 IEEE 1394a connector S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. You can connect...
... Lock" on or off. About Your Computer 25 Left Side View 1 23 4 56 78 9 1 security cable slot 3 USB connectors (2) 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 HDMI connector 9 hard drive 2 AC power adapter 4 video connector (VGA) 6 modem connector (RJ-11) 8 IEEE 1394a connector S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. You can connect...