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Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click the NSS utility. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. What Are...
Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click the NSS utility. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. What Are...
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... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the...
... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the...
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... text appear smaller on an external monitor, see the user's guide for your computer is using an unsupported refresh rate. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance...
... text appear smaller on an external monitor, see the user's guide for your computer is using an unsupported refresh rate. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance...
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Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 47 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 47 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
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... computer, see one of configurations. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see "Using ExpressCards" on page 87. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you...
... computer, see one of configurations. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see "Using ExpressCards" on page 87. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you...
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... device list in the left pane of all devices from the Services page at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to customize the test by changing the test settings. The following features: • Self-help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for remote, real-time, technical support Troubleshooting 111 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem...
... device list in the left pane of all devices from the Services page at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to customize the test by changing the test settings. The following features: • Self-help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for remote, real-time, technical support Troubleshooting 111 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem...
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... memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more are provided. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. or 112 Troubleshooting in the notification area of the Dell Support 3 window. Use this utility for the following functions: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support...
... memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more are provided. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. or 112 Troubleshooting in the notification area of the Dell Support 3 window. Use this utility for the following functions: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support...
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... safety instructions in this service, you can work with Dell's associate during the troubleshooting session. The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status • Simplified tracking of networked devices through a visual display of network status • Proactive troubleshooting and repair of network problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your computer through an Internet connection, diagnose the problem and repair it...
... safety instructions in this service, you can work with Dell's associate during the troubleshooting session. The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status • Simplified tracking of networked devices through a visual display of network status • Proactive troubleshooting and repair of network problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your computer through an Internet connection, diagnose the problem and repair it...
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... to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 122 Troubleshooting The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. You have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 163). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
... to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 122 Troubleshooting The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. You have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 163). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
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... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to charge. Contact your computer. C HARGE THE BATTERY - CHECK NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS IN THE DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY - If the power light is blinking, the computer is used and the conditions under which it is in the main window: • No card detected - Connect the computer to verify your WWAN service - Check...
... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to charge. Contact your computer. C HARGE THE BATTERY - CHECK NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS IN THE DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY - If the power light is blinking, the computer is used and the conditions under which it is in the main window: • No card detected - Connect the computer to verify your WWAN service - Check...
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... support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. NOTE: Scroll down the list of your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to continue. If you are an administrator on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need...
... support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. NOTE: Scroll down the list of your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to continue. If you are an administrator on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need...
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... drivers are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of device for which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer appears. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of the device for the new hardware...
... drivers are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of device for which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer appears. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of the device for the new hardware...
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... Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Troubleshooting 143 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
... Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Troubleshooting 143 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
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...). You can use system setup as follows: • To set or change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you set through system setup. Appendix 203 An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set up the...
...). You can use system setup as follows: • To set or change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you set through system setup. Appendix 203 An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set up the...
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... control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the system setup program. System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of each screen, the system setup options are determined by the computer) appear less bright. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen displays help information for new settings...
... control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the system setup program. System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of each screen, the system setup options are determined by the computer) appear less bright. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen displays help information for new settings...
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... a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of a portable computer to video. uninterruptible power supply - travel module - UMA - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to 1600 x 1200. UTP - A UPS keeps a computer running for video cards and controllers that plugs in to create and edit files that contain only text; Devices are twisted to your computer. user account control- universal serial bus - A plastic device...
... a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of a portable computer to video. uninterruptible power supply - travel module - UMA - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to 1600 x 1200. UTP - A UPS keeps a computer running for video cards and controllers that plugs in to create and edit files that contain only text; Devices are twisted to your computer. user account control- universal serial bus - A plastic device...
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... Disc blank cards ExpressCards, 87 memory card, 91 removing, 89, 92 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 25 installing, 180 Blu-ray Disc, 64-65, 67 boot sequence, 204 brightness adjusting, 41 C camera, 23 carnet, 186 CD about, 64 CD-RW drive problems, 115 drive problems, 115 Check Disk, 116 cleaning display, 206 keyboard, 206 media, 208 mouse, 207 touch pad, 207 coin-cell battery replacing, 181 Index 229 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 91 A audio device connecting, 69 enabling, 84 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 55 charging...
... Disc blank cards ExpressCards, 87 memory card, 91 removing, 89, 92 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 25 installing, 180 Blu-ray Disc, 64-65, 67 boot sequence, 204 brightness adjusting, 41 C camera, 23 carnet, 186 CD about, 64 CD-RW drive problems, 115 drive problems, 115 Check Disk, 116 cleaning display, 206 keyboard, 206 media, 208 mouse, 207 touch pad, 207 coin-cell battery replacing, 181 Index 229 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 91 A audio device connecting, 69 enabling, 84 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 55 charging...
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.... 1 securing tab 3 securing tab 2 card 4 cable Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin...
.... 1 securing tab 3 securing tab 2 card 4 cable Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin...
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... of the hard drive bezel, then pull to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot. NOTICE: When the hard drive is...
... of the hard drive bezel, then pull to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot. NOTICE: When the hard drive is...
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... remove it. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for your fingertips to spread the memory module securing clips. 5. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you begin any of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 6. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible...
... remove it. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for your fingertips to spread the memory module securing clips. 5. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you begin any of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 6. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible...
