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Network Assistant

101

PC TuneUp

101

PC CheckUp

102

Drive Problems

102

Optical drive problems

103

Hard drive problems

104

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

104

Error Messages

106

ExpressCard Problems

111

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

111

Keyboard Problems

112

External Keyboard problems

112

Unexpected characters

113

Lockups and Software Problems

113

The computer does not start

113

The computer stops responding

113

A program stops responding or

 

crashes repeatedly

114

A program is designed for an earlier

 

Microsoft® Windows® operating system

114

A solid blue screen appears

114

Dell MediaDirect problems

114

Other software problems

115

Memory Problems

116

Network Problems

116

Mobile Broadband

 

(Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])

117

Power Problems

118

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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 Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer 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 FunctionsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions 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 Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell 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 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Express TestConfiguration Dell Support Utility100 Dell SupportClick the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area DellConnect Network AssistantPC TuneUp 101Drive Problems PC CheckUpClick Start →Computer 102103 Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems105 Error Messages 106107 108 109 110 111 ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems 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 121122 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read 123If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers 125Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers 127128 Using Windows Vista System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 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 136137 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 Removing the Keyboard 141Removing Memory Module MemoryReplacing the Keyboard 143 Replacing Memory Module 145 Subscriber Identity Module Optional 146147 Wireless Mini-CardsRemoving Mini-Card 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 153154 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 155 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 156 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information158 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 159 Contacting Dell Specifications 161162 163 Sdio164 Hdmi165 Wxga166 167 168 169 170 171 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 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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