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Dell Inspiron 1525/1526
October 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 Information
How to set up my computer
Go to support.dell.com, select your
Dell Support Utility
Operating System Media
Finding Information
Front View
About Your Computer
Analog 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 drive
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Right Side View
USB connectors About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Back View
Battery Air vents
Bottom View
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Windows Easy Transfer
Setting Up a Printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Power Management
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Health
Using the Sleep Power State
Configuring Power Management Settings
Replacing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Storing a Battery
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
DVD 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 BD
DVD-Writable and Combo Drives
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Using Dell MediaDirect
Adjusting the Picture
Connecting 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 Camera
Creating a Picture or a Video
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
ExpressCards
Using Cards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Memory Card Reader
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Memory Card Blanks
Secure Digital SD
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Using Cards
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network
Setting Up a Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting 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 Card
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Setting Up and Using Networks
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
Insert your Drivers and Utilities media
Express Test
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Dell Support Utility
Configuration
100
Dell Support
Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area
Network Assistant
DellConnect
PC TuneUp
101
PC CheckUp
Drive Problems
Click Start →Computer
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Optical drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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106
Error Messages
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ExpressCard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
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Other software problems
Network Problems
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
118
Power Problems
119
Printer Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
120
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from external speakers
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Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
123
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
125
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
127
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
128
Using Windows Vista System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
129
Creating a Restore Point
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Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
135
Hard Drive
Slide the hard drive out of the computer 136
Removing the Hard Drive
137
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Optical Drive
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
139
Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
140
Keyboard
Replacing the Hinge Cover
141
Removing the Keyboard
Removing Memory Module
Memory
Replacing the Keyboard
143
Replacing Memory Module
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Subscriber Identity Module Optional
147
Wireless Mini-Cards
Removing Mini-Card
148
Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card
Replacing Mini-Card
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
149
Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM
Replacing the FCM
Broadcom Media PC Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
151
Replacing the Card
Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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154
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
155
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
156
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
158
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
159
Contacting Dell
161
Specifications
162
Sdio
163
Hdmi
164
Wxga
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Using the System Setup Program
Appendix
System Setup Screen
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
173
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Touch Pad
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Mouse
Media
176
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
178
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
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FCM. See Flash Cache Module
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SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module
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See also Mobile Broadband
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