Get support for Dell 1525 - Inspiron - Pentium Dual Core 1.86 GHz

Dell 1525 Support Question

Dell 1525 Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Dell 1525 - Inspiron - Pentium Dual Core 1.86 GHz.
Need a Dell 1525 manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by mdzbnoonan on August 15th, 2011

How Do I Get My Touchpad To Scroll?

after converting to Windows 7 my touchpad won't scoll- how do I fix it? (Inspiron 1525)

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on August 15th, 2011 12:09 PM
This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.
kcmjr

Member since:
May 5th, 2011

Points: 4,254,255
1,110
points
Start by going here: https://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid=

Download the Windows 7 drivers.  Install them.  Try the touchpad again.

Windows 7 includes generic drivers.  The drivers from Dell will be more specific and designed to work with the Dell hardware.  This "should" fix the issue.


Licenses & Certifications: Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Novell, FCC RF & Amateur Radio licensed.

Related Dell 1525 Manual Pages

Setup Guide - Page 4

... damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista start button logo, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United...technology must be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are either trademarks or...Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks and Core is prohibited. and other than its own.
Setup Guide - Page 5

... 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 Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard...
Setup Guide - Page 7

... may result in permanent damage to place your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 1525/1526 laptop and connecting peripherals. You should never put your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the ...
Setup Guide - Page 8

... it clicks into a wall outlet or surge protector. Using The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it into place. - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. CAUTION: The AC...
Setup Guide - Page 9

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setup Guide - Page 10

...operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up connection, ...you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up Windows for setup instructions. 8 If you set up an Internet connection. To ...
Setup Guide - Page 11

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. Double-click the ISP icon on the screen...and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet but have a service outage. Windows Vista 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Contact your desktop or if you cannot connect to ...
Setup Guide - Page 12

..., or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Click Start → Internet Explorer. In the next window, click the appropriate option: --If you selected Set up if you do not have a CD...5. Windows XP 1. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to step 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. ...
Setup Guide - Page 13

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7. 6.
Setup Guide - Page 15

... wireless switch located at the, right side of the computer until it away from the front of the computer to quickly turn off . Using Your Inspiron Laptop To turn all wireless communication on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. - 4 WiFi status light - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology...
Setup Guide - Page 16

... it clicks into place. - Enables wireless devices momentary - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 1 23 14 1 Wireless On/Off switch - On -
Setup Guide - Page 17

... network found Off: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Supports one ExpressCard...
Setup Guide - Page 18

... a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects 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 - Connects to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive...
Setup Guide - Page 19

6 Modem connector - Stores software and data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - Connects to the modem connector. HDMI (High- ...
Setup Guide - Page 20

Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 456 7 18 1 Touch pad - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch ... items, and left - Provides the functionality of headphones, or sends audio to a microphone or input signal for use with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for using the Dell Travel Remote. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connectors (2) - Infrared sensor...
Setup Guide - Page 21

...; SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - 7 SD/MMC - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19 For more information, see the...
Setup Guide - Page 22

Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, press the button and then release.
Setup Guide - Page 23

Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 23 4 5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone - Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone - Your display ...
Setup Guide - Page 56

... when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary...® Core™ Duo Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core 256 KB or 512 KB per core depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on...
Setup Guide - Page 62

and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/ Kanji Touchpad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width Height 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 60 Basic Specifications Display Pixel ...

Similar Questions

Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about this Dell product .
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

Dell Manuals

Find free Dell 1525 - Inspiron - Pentium Dual Core 1.86 GHz manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Try out our unique manual viewer allowing you to interact with manuals from directly within your browser!

Dell Reviews

View thousands of Dell user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete Dell customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed Dell customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.

Dell Recalls

Find comprehensive Dell recall information updated hourly on RecallOwl.com.