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S E C T O R N O T F O U N D The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for instructions (click Start →Help and Support). If a large number of sectors are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.

S E E K E R R O R The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive.

S H U T D O W N F A I L U R E A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).

TI M E - O F - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 171). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160).

TI M E - O F - D A Y C L O C K S T O P P E D The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160).

TI M E - O F - D A Y N O T S E T - 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 The time

or date stored in the system setup program does not match the system clock. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 171).

TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).

U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E The keyboard controller may

be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).

X :\ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y Insert a disk into the

drive and try again.

WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I C A L L Y L O W The battery is running out of

charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer.

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Contents Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mOctober NN491 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Using the Optional Camera Securing Your Computer 102 Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaHow to set up my computer Go to support.dell.com, select your Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Front ViewAnalog microphone D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Information, see the documentation that came with your card About Your Computer Hdmi connector Ieee 1394a connector Hard drive Left Side ViewConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer USB connectors About Your Computer Right Side ViewAbout Your Computer Battery Air vents Back ViewBottom View Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterWindows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric KeypadBattery Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterConserving Battery Power Microsoft Windows Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery HealthConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power StateCharging the Battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using Multimedia Playing MediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD MediaHelpful Tips DVD-Writable and Combo DrivesAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component video adapter Component video cable Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video cable Hdmi Optional Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using the Optional Camera Accessing the Camera’s Help FileManually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a VideoUsing Cards ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Secure Digital SDInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using Cards Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Page Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and SupportConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsPress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Express TestConfiguration Dell Support UtilityClick the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area Dell Support100 DellConnect Network AssistantPC TuneUp 101Drive Problems PC CheckUpClick Start →Computer 102Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Optical drive problems103 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems105 Error Messages 106107 108 109 110 Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard Problems111 Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsLockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears 114Other software problems 115Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 116Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 117Power Problems 118Printer Problems 119Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 120Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers 121If the display is blank Video and Display Problems122 If the display is difficult to read 123Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers 125Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers 127Restoring Your Operating System Using Windows Vista System Restore128 Creating a Restore Point 129130 131 132 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 135Removing the Hard Drive Slide the hard drive out of the computer 136Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive137 Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover139 Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard140 Removing the Keyboard 141Replacing the Keyboard MemoryRemoving Memory Module 143 Replacing Memory Module 145 Subscriber Identity Module Optional 146Removing Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Cards147 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card 148Flash Cache Module Replacing Mini-CardRemoving the FCM 149Replacing the FCM Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCMInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Broadcom Media PC CardRemoving the Card 151Replacing the Card Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 153Traveling by Air Travel Tips154 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help155 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service156 Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit158 159 Contacting Dell Specifications 161162 163 Sdio164 Hdmi165 Wxga166 167 168 169 170 Appendix Using the System Setup Program171 Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options173 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayCleaning an Optical Mouse Touch PadMouse MediaDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 176Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 178Glossary 179180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 Index 197198 FCM. See Flash Cache Module 199200 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 201202 See also Mobile Broadband 203204
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