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	you reinstall the operating system on	1 Go to support.dell.com, select your
	your computer, you should also reinstall		country/region, and then click
	the NSS utility. NSS automatically		Drivers & Downloads.
	detects your computer and operating	2	Enter your Service Tag or product
	system, and installs the updates	2	Enter your Service Tag or product
	system, and installs the updates		model, and then click Go.
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	operating system and support for Dell		or under Downloads Search, search for
	3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel®		or under Downloads Search, search for
	processors, optical drives, and USB		the keyword Notebook System Software.
	processors, optical drives, and USB

	devices. NSS is necessary for correct	NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
		may vary depending on your selections.
	operation of your Dell computer.

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w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Owner’s ManualNotes, Notices, and Cautions OctoberP/N NN491 2 Setting Up Your Computer ContentsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 4 Using the Keyboard and TouchpadConserving Battery Power 7 Using the Optional Camera 9 Setting Up and Using NetworksComponent Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 10 Securing Your ComputerWireless Router and a Broadband Modem Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkNetwork Assistant What Is a Driver? 12 Adding and Replacing PartsPrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsInternal Card With Bluetooth Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 13 Traveling With Your ComputerGlossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationThese labels are located on your computer How to set up my computerService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Dell Product Information GuideDrivers & Downloads Dell Support Utility Windows Help and SupportDell QuickSet Help Operating System Media Finding Information Front View About Your ComputerMute the sound Turn the volume down Turn the volume up Play or pause Attach headphones to the connector D E V I C E S T A T U S L I G H T S The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the uppercase letter caps lock function is enabledTurns on when the scroll lock function is enabled network connector RJ-45 Left Side ViewAC power adapter USB connectorsConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer H A R D D R I V E - Stores software and data Right Side Viewpage Back View Bottom View battery release latchprocessor/memory module/mini-card compartment Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTo set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer Cable1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 1 Click Start →Control Panel Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and TouchpadSystem Functions BatteryPower Management Key Combinations1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Microsoft Windows Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Using the Sleep Power State Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Charging the BatteryStoring a Battery 4 Slide the battery out of the bay1 Ensure that the computer is turned off 2 Turn the computer over Playing Media Using MultimediaA CD player includes the following basic buttons 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center from Start →Programs Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional1 Install a coin-cell battery into your remote control 3 Use the remote control buttons to play mediaPage Down Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media1 Click Start →All Programs →Roxio Creator→Projects →Copy How to Copy a CD, DVD or BDUsing Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media When prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OKHelpful Tips DVD-Writable and Combo DrivesBlu-ray Drives Adjusting the Volume 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Appearance and Personalization Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell MediaDirect 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolutioncomposite video-output connector Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DevicePb blue component video-output S-video and standard audio Composite video and standard audioComponent-out video and standard audio Pr red component video-outputstandard audio cable S-Video and Standard Audiocomposite video adapter S-Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioS-video cable S-video cableComposite Video and Standard Audio composite video adapter Using Multimedia3 standard audio cable composite video adapterComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio S-video TV-out connectorUsing Multimedia composite video cable Using Multimediacomposite video adapter 3 standard audio cableComponent Video and Standard Audio S-video TV-out connectorUsing Multimedia component video cable Using Multimediacomponent video adapter 3 standard audio cableUsing Multimedia component video adaptercomponent video cable standard audio cable Component Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioS-video TV-out connector Using Multimediacomponent video adapter Using Multimediacomponent video-output connectors component video cableHDMI 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 ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Installing 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 a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem 4 Select your network from the list and click Connect Connecting to a WLAN1 Click Start , and then click Network 3 Click Connect to a network under TasksWhat You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkChecking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 2 Click Connect Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card or 1 Click Start →All Programs→Dell WirelessDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Do not share your password with other peopleEnsure that people are not watching you when you type your password Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Extended Test Symptom TreeExit Express TestDell Support Utility Other support and service resources like DellConnectDell support contact information like Email, Chat and Phone Numbers Dell Support Provides consolidated setup, alerting, and device status DellConnectNetwork Assistant PC TuneUpPC CheckUp Drive Problems3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive The drive tray cannot eject 1 Ensure that the computer is shut downHard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems4 Click the Modems tab 5 Click the COM port for your modem If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly1 Click the Start , and then click Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem OptionsError Messages Do not use these characters in filenames P R O G R A M - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program see Using the System Setup Program on page N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device drive and try again If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device ExpressCard ProblemsIEEE 1394 Device Problems 1 Click Start →Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Device ManagerExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsThe computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters The computer does not start1 Press CrtlShiftEsc simultaneously Dell MediaDirect problemsA program stops responding or crashes repeatedly A solid blue screen appearsVerify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program Other software problemsEnsure that the program is installed and configured properly If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the programNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN 3 Turn on the computer Power Problems1 Reinstall the battery 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet2 Right-click the printer icon Printer ProblemsSee the printer documentation for cable connection information 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→PrintersScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Operating System Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows VistaRestoring Your Operating System Using Windows Vista System RestoreFor more information To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration 1 Restart the computer. To do this, click Start →→Restart Troubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools5 Turn the computer over Before Working Inside Your Computer2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer7 Slide the battery out of the battery bay Hard Drive3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer Removing the Hard Drive1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 2 Turn the computer over and remove the two hard drive screwsReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard DriveOptical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Keyboardkeyboard cable Removing the KeyboardMemory Replacing the KeyboardRemoving Memory Module captive screws 4 Remove the module from the connectorReplacing Memory Module 5 Turn on the computer 3 Replace the memory module coverSubscriber Identity Module Optional Removing Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Cardssecuring screw 6 Lift the card out of its system board connector4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card 5 Release the Mini-card by removing the securing screwFlash Cache Module Replacing Mini-CardRemoving the FCM Replacing the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Broadcom Media PC CardRemoving the Card 2 Connect the cable to the card Replacing the CardTraveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Traveling by Air Travel TipsObtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDellConnect Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDiagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Contacting Dell1 Visit support.dell.com 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the pageSpecifications AMD M690T Chipset with ATI Radeon two user-accessible SODIMM connectors dynamic based on system memory capacity 7-pin mini-DIN connector optional S-video24-bit analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog shortcuts see Display Functions on page brightness can be controlled through keyboardBroadcom Media PC card to support Blu-ray 87 U.S. and Canada 88 Europe 91 JapanBattery operating time varies depending on See Using a Battery on page 45 for moreoperating conditions and can be significantly Battery continued Temperature range Maximum vibration using a random Specifications Appendix Using the System Setup Program2 When the DELL logo appears, press F2 immediately Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used OptionsDiskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad MouseMedia Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsMove the system away from the receiver Macrovision Product NoticeReorient the receiving antenna Relocate the system with respect to the receiverGlossary Page CD-R - CD recordable - A recordable version of a CD. Data can be recorded only once onto a CD-R. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Numerics IndexPage FCM. See Flash Cache Module Page SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module Page See also Mobile Broadband Index