Setup Guide
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... when the computer is flashing.. 3 Battery status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. 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...
... when the computer is flashing.. 3 Battery status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer provide information for common tasks. 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...
Setup Guide
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... to the AC adapter to the computer. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device 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 - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that...
... to the AC adapter to the computer. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device 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 - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that...
Setup Guide
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Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 6-cell smart lithium ion or 6 cell smart lithium polymer 57.2mm (2.25 in) 20mm (0.78 in) 205.1 mm (8.... 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...
Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 6-cell smart lithium ion or 6 cell smart lithium polymer 57.2mm (2.25 in) 20mm (0.78 in) 205.1 mm (8.... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the...
... 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 a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the...
Owner's Manual
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... Power 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 ...CD, 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 ...
... Power 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 ...CD, 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the following: Power light - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on the...
... the following: Power light - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on the...
Owner's Manual
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... came with Bluetooth wireless technology is adequately charged. NOTE: The card with your card. Solid orange: The battery charge is an optional feature. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when a card with...enabled. Bluetooth® status light - Turns on page 62). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "wireless switch" on only if you ordered the card ...
... came with Bluetooth wireless technology is adequately charged. NOTE: The card with your card. Solid orange: The battery charge is an optional feature. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when a card with...enabled. Bluetooth® status light - Turns on page 62). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "wireless switch" on only if you ordered the card ...
Owner's Manual
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... information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to ensure that provides temporary power to maintain...
... information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to ensure that provides temporary power to maintain...
Owner's Manual
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...main battery installed at all times. Depending on operating conditions. Operating time is used and the conditions under which you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the ...performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. One battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer....
...main battery installed at all times. Depending on operating conditions. Operating time is used and the conditions under which you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the ...performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. One battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer....
Owner's Manual
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...warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for ...your local waste disposal or environmental agency for the battery in the Product Information Guide). Do not use batteries from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Keep the battery away from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the ...
...warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for ...your local waste disposal or environmental agency for the battery in the Product Information Guide). Do not use batteries from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Keep the battery away from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the ...
Owner's Manual
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...QuickSet icon in the notification area. You can check battery health by the number of times the battery is largely determined by using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an... out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Check the Battery Health You can change the settings for long periods of power, Sleep state begins automatically....
...QuickSet icon in the notification area. You can check battery health by the number of times the battery is largely determined by using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an... out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Check the Battery Health You can change the settings for long periods of power, Sleep state begins automatically....
Owner's Manual
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If the battery is hot from being in your Dell computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . You can leave the battery in Sleep state, you have up to 1 minute to work with ... the computer for as long as you choose to an electrical outlet. NOTICE: If you like. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is designed to complete the...
If the battery is hot from being in your Dell computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . You can leave the battery in Sleep state, you have up to 1 minute to work with ... the computer for as long as you choose to an electrical outlet. NOTICE: If you like. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is designed to complete the...
Owner's Manual
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 49) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the ...
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 49) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Dell" on page 95). OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - See Windows Help and Support for the Date and Time options (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 160). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge...T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - You may be loose. If a large number of charge. SEEK ERROR - System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. TIME- The reserve ...
...Dell" on page 95). OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - See Windows Help and Support for the Date and Time options (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 160). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge...T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - You may be loose. If a large number of charge. SEEK ERROR - System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. TIME- The reserve ...
Owner's Manual
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... status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 48. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working ...exit Sleep state. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Connect the computer to room temperature. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer ...
... status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 48. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working ...exit Sleep state. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Connect the computer to room temperature. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 125. Connect the computer to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE BATTERY - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 122 Troubleshooting If you complete these checks. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on ...
.... Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 125. Connect the computer to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE BATTERY - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 122 Troubleshooting If you complete these checks. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on ...
Owner's Manual
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... as your name, address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag and store it in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and... computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on . Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. • ...
... as your name, address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag and store it in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and... computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on . Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. • ...
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... baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on the computer. • Prior to prevent loss of your car or in case you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. Travel Tips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using a computer is company-owned-to speed your passage...
... baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on the computer. • Prior to prevent loss of your car or in case you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. Travel Tips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using a computer is company-owned-to speed your passage...
Owner's Manual
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... 45 for more information on page 118). Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 240 cpi 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion... operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 167
... 45 for more information on page 118). Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 240 cpi 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion... operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 167
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Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 79 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 73 audio. See sound B battery charging, 49 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 49 storing, 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device ...
Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 79 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 73 audio. See sound B battery charging, 49 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 49 storing, 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device ...