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Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer

Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.

Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.

Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.

Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.

Packing the Computer

Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place.

Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you.

Shut down the computer.

Disconnect the AC adapter.

NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display.

Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.

Use the optional Dell carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.

Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.

NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 1525/1526October 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 Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationHow to set up my computer Go to support.dell.com, select your Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information Front View About Your ComputerAnalog 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 Left Side View Hdmi connector Ieee 1394a connector Hard driveConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Right Side View USB connectors About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Back View Battery Air ventsBottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and TouchpadSystem Functions BatteryPower Management Key CombinationsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Low-Battery WarningUsing the Sleep Power State Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Charging the BatteryStoring a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD or BDDVD-Writable and Combo Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume Using Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureConnecting 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 Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the Optional CameraCreating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsExpressCards Using CardsExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCardSecure Digital SD Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Reader Memory Card BlanksInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using Cards Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up and Using Networks Page Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test Dell Diagnostics Main MenuDell Support Utility Configuration100 Dell SupportClick the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area 101 DellConnectNetwork Assistant PC TuneUp102 Drive ProblemsPC CheckUp Click Start →Computer103 Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems105 106 Error Messages107 108 109 110 111 ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start114 Dell MediaDirect problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears115 Other software problems116 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on117 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan118 Power Problems119 Printer Problems120 Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers121 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakers122 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 123 If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media 127 Manually Reinstalling Drivers128 Using Windows Vista System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 129 Creating a Restore Point130 131 132 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 135 Hard DriveSlide the hard drive out of the computer 136 Removing the Hard Drive137 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive 139 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover 140 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 141 Removing the KeyboardRemoving Memory Module MemoryReplacing the Keyboard 143 Replacing Memory Module 145 146 Subscriber Identity Module Optional147 Wireless Mini-CardsRemoving Mini-Card 148 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card149 Flash Cache ModuleReplacing Mini-Card Removing the FCMRemove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM Replacing the FCM151 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyBroadcom Media PC Card Removing the CardReplacing the Card 153 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer154 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 155 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 156 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service158 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 159 Contacting Dell 161 Specifications162 Sdio 163Hdmi 164Wxga 165166 167 168 169 170 171 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Changing the Boot Sequence173 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMedia Cleaning an Optical MouseTouch Pad Mouse176 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals178 Macrovision Product Notice179 Glossary180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 Index198 199 FCM. See Flash Cache Module200 201 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module202 203 See also Mobile Broadband204
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