Dell 1526, 1525 owner manual Connecting Your Computer to a TV or

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Conserving Battery Power

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Configuring Power Management Settings

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Using the Sleep Power State

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Charging the Battery

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Replacing the Battery

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Storing a Battery

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6Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Playing Media

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Playing Media Using

 

Dell Travel Remote (Optional)

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Copying CD, DVD, and

 

Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media

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How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD

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Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media

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Helpful Tips

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Adjusting the Volume

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Adjusting the Picture

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Using Dell MediaDirect™

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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or

 

Audio Device

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S-Video and Standard Audio

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S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

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Composite Video and Standard Audio

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Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . .

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Component Video and Standard Audio

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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 TouchpadPower Management BatteryKey Combinations System FunctionsDell 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 ChargeMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery HealthUsing 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 ExpressCardMemory Card Reader Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Blanks Secure Digital SDInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using Cards Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksWireless Local Area Network Setting Up a 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 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 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the 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 Network Assistant DellConnectPC TuneUp 101PC CheckUp Drive ProblemsClick Start →Computer 102103 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 ProblemsUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 114115 Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 116117 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan118 Power Problems119 Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 120No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 121122 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 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers 125Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 127 Manually Reinstalling Drivers128 Using Windows Vista System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 129 Creating a Restore Point130 131 132 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore 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-cardReplacing Mini-Card Flash Cache ModuleRemoving the FCM 149Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM Replacing the FCMBroadcom Media PC Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 151Replacing the Card Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 153154 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 155 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 156 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information158 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 System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options173 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Cleaning an Optical MouseMouse Media176 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B178 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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