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Dell 1525, 1526 owner manual

Models: 1526 1525

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Dell Diagnostics about, 95

starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 97

starting from your hard drive, 96

Dell MediaDirect about, 23 problems, 114

Dell support site, 15

DellConnect, 156

Device Driver Rollback, 125

device latch release description, 29

device status lights description, 22

diagnostics Dell, 95

digital array microphones, 23

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adjusting brightness, 37 description, 20 resolution, 38

switching the video image, 37

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End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14

online, 15

Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14

safety, 14 warranty, 14

Dolby headphones, setting up, 74

drivers about, 124 identifying, 125 reinstalling, 125

Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics, 95

Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 126

drives problems, 102 See also hard drive See also optical drive

DVD blank, 55

drive problems, 103

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Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Owner’s Manual w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mP/N NN491 Notes, Notices, and CautionsOctober Contents 2 Setting Up Your Computer4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateConserving Battery Power Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 7 Using the Optional Camera9 Setting Up and Using Networks 10 Securing Your Computer Wireless Router and a Broadband ModemConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardNetwork Assistant 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Printer ProblemsScanner Problems What Is a Driver?Internal Card With Bluetooth 13 Traveling With Your Computer Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditGlossary Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaHow to set up my computer Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseDell Product Information Guide These labels are located on your computerDrivers & Downloads Dell QuickSet Help Dell Support UtilityWindows Help and Support Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Front ViewMute 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 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabledA Turns on when the uppercase letter caps lock function is enabled Left Side View AC power adapterUSB connectors network connector RJ-45Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Right Side View H A R D D R I V E - Stores software and datapage Back View processor/memory module/mini-card compartment Bottom Viewbattery release latch Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcutWindows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 1 Click Start →Control PanelUsing the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric KeypadBattery Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsDell QuickSet Key Combinations 1 Click Start , and then click Control PanelTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Configuring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power StateCharging the Battery Replacing the Battery1 Ensure that the computer is turned off 2 Turn the computer over Storing a Battery4 Slide the battery out of the bay Using Multimedia Playing MediaA CD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your remote control3 Use the remote control buttons to play media 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center from Start →ProgramsCopying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Page DownHow to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD MediaWhen prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OK 1 Click Start →All Programs →Roxio Creator→Projects →CopyBlu-ray Drives Helpful TipsDVD-Writable and Combo Drives Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirect2 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Appearance and PersonalizationConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device composite video-output connectorS-video and standard audio Composite video and standard audio Component-out video and standard audioPr red component video-output Pb blue component video-outputS-Video and Standard Audio standard audio cableS-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio composite video adapterS-video cable S-video cableComposite Video and Standard Audio Using Multimedia 3 standard audio cablecomposite video adapter composite video adapterUsing Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioS-video TV-out connector Using Multimedia composite video adapter3 standard audio cable composite video cableUsing Multimedia Component Video and Standard AudioS-video TV-out connector Using Multimedia component video adapter3 standard audio cable component video cablecomponent video cable Using Multimediacomponent video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio S-video TV-out connectorUsing Multimedia standard audio cableUsing Multimedia component video-output connectorscomponent video cable component video adapterHDMI 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 BlanksMemory Card Blanks Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Reader Installing 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 a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem Connecting to a WLAN 1 Click Start , and then click Network3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks 4 Select your network from the list and click ConnectMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network ConnectionChecking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Cardor 1 Click Start →All Programs→Dell Wireless 2 Click ConnectDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenDo not share your password with other people Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Symptom Tree ExitExpress Test Extended TestDell support contact information like Email, Chat and Phone Numbers Dell Support UtilityOther support and service resources like DellConnect Dell Support DellConnect Network AssistantPC TuneUp Provides consolidated setup, alerting, and device statusDrive Problems PC CheckUpOptical drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE driveThe drive tray cannot eject 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stopsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly 1 Click the Start , and then click Control Panel2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 Click the Modems tab 5 Click the COM port for your modemError 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 ExpressCard Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems1 Click Start →Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Device Manager If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the deviceKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsLockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersThe computer does not start The computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems A program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyA solid blue screen appears 1 Press CrtlShiftEsc simultaneouslyOther software problems Ensure that the program is installed and configured properlyIf necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the programMemory Problems Network ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Power Problems 1 Reinstall the battery2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the computerPrinter Problems See the printer documentation for cable connection information1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Printers 2 Right-click the printer iconNo sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating SystemUsing Windows Vista System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemFor 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer 5 Turn the computer overHard Drive 7 Slide the battery out of the battery bayRemoving the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page2 Turn the computer over and remove the two hard drive screws 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computerReplacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellReplacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverKeyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard keyboard cableRemoving Memory Module MemoryReplacing the Keyboard 4 Remove the module from the connector captive screwsReplacing Memory Module 3 Replace the memory module cover 5 Turn on the computerSubscriber Identity Module Optional Wireless Mini-Cards Removing Mini-Card6 Lift the card out of its system board connector 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card5 Release the Mini-card by removing the securing screw securing screwRemoving the FCM Flash Cache ModuleReplacing Mini-Card Replacing the FCM Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyBroadcom Media PC Card Replacing the Card 2 Connect the cable to the cardPacking the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel Tips Traveling by AirGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceDellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallDiagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Contacting Dell 1 Visit support.dell.com3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for youSpecifications AMD M690T Chipset with ATI Radeon two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 7-pin mini-DIN connector optional S-video dynamic based on system memory capacity24-bit analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog brightness can be controlled through keyboard Broadcom Media PC card to support Blu-ray87 U.S. and Canada 88 Europe 91 Japan shortcuts see Display Functions on pageoperating conditions and can be significantly Battery operating time varies depending onSee Using a Battery on page 45 for more Battery continued Temperature range Maximum vibration using a random Specifications Using the System Setup Program AppendixViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options 2 When the DELL logo appears, press F2 immediatelyDiskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMedia Touch PadMouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice Reorient the receiving antennaRelocate the system with respect to the receiver Move the system away from 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 Index NumericsPage FCM. See Flash Cache Module Page SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module Page See also Mobile Broadband Index