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Dell Inspiron 1520 User Manual

Dell Inspiron 1520
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1520 Owner’s Manual
Model PP22L

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Dell Inspiron 1520 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion
ChipsetIntel PM965
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo
Display15.4 inch
Resolution1280 x 800
RAMUp to 4GB DDR2
Storage80GB to 250GB HDD
GraphicsIntel GMA X3100 or NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Operating SystemWindows Vista
Optical DriveDVD+/-RW
Wireless802.11a/g/n
Ports4 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet

Summary

Finding Information

Drivers and Utilities Media

Describes the media provided for installing drivers and utilities.

Dell Support Website

Accessing online support resources and downloading updates.

Notebook System Software (NSS)

Explains the function and installation of the NSS utility.

Dell Support Utility

Details the automated tool for computer health scans and updates.

About Your Computer

Determining Your Computer’s Configuration

How to identify the computer's hardware configuration.

Front View

Identifies components visible on the laptop's front exterior.

Left Side View

Identifies components located on the laptop's left side.

Right Side View

Identifies components located on the laptop's right side.

Back View

Identifies components located on the laptop's back exterior.

Bottom View

Identifies components located on the laptop's bottom exterior.

Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting to the Internet

Steps required to establish a connection to the Internet.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Detailed instructions for configuring an internet connection.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Procedures for migrating data from one computer to another.

Setting Up a Printer

Guidelines for connecting and setting up a printer.

Using the Display

Adjusting Brightness

Instructions on how to control the display brightness.

Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper

Adjusting display resolution for better legibility.

Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate

Guide to optimizing display settings for clarity.

Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

Numeric Keypad

Explains the function and use of the numeric keypad.

Key Combinations

Lists useful keyboard shortcuts for system functions.

Touch Pad

Instructions on using the touchpad for cursor control.

Using a Battery

Battery Performance

Factors influencing battery operating time and life span.

Checking the Battery Charge

Methods for viewing the current battery charge status.

Power Management Modes

Explains standby, sleep, and hibernate modes for power saving.

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the computer's battery.

Using Multimedia

Playing Media

Instructions on how to insert and play discs in the optical drive.

Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device

Guides for connecting the computer to external displays and audio.

Using ExpressCards

Installing an ExpressCard

Procedure for inserting an ExpressCard into the slot.

Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

Procedure for removing an ExpressCard or blank cover.

Using the Memory Card Reader

Installing a Memory Card

Procedure for inserting memory cards into the reader.

Removing a Memory Card or Blank

Procedure for removing memory cards or blanks.

Setting Up and Using Networks

Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable

Physical connection steps for network cables.

Wireless Local Area Network

Explanation of WLAN setup requirements.

Connecting to a WLAN

Guide to connecting to wireless local area networks.

Securing Your Computer

Security Cable Lock

Instructions on using a physical security cable lock.

Passwords

Guidance on setting and managing computer passwords.

Troubleshooting

Dell Diagnostics

Procedures for running hardware diagnostic tests.

Drive Problems

Troubleshooting steps for optical and hard drives.

Error Messages

Explanations and solutions for common error messages.

Lockups and Software Problems

Resolving issues related to system freezes and software crashes.

Adding and Replacing Parts

Hard Drive

Information on installing and removing the hard disk drive.

Memory

Instructions for installing and replacing RAM modules.

Wireless Mini Cards

Information on installing WLAN, WWAN, and WPAN cards.

Dell™ QuickSet Features

Power management

Managing power options through the QuickSet utility.

Display

Managing display settings through the QuickSet utility.

Traveling With Your Computer

Packing the Computer

Proper procedures for packing the computer for travel.

Travel Tips

General advice for traveling with a laptop.

Getting Help

Obtaining Assistance

Steps to diagnose and troubleshoot computer problems.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to reach Dell support services.

Specifications

Processor

Technical specifications for the computer's processor.

Memory

Specifications for RAM types, capacity, and installation.

Display

Details on screen size, resolution, and viewing angles.

Battery

Specifications for battery types, dimensions, and capacity.

Appendix

Using the System Setup Program

Guide to accessing and configuring BIOS/UEFI settings.

Changing the Boot Sequence

Instructions on configuring the computer's boot order.

Cleaning Your Computer

Procedures for safely cleaning computer components.

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Details regarding Dell's technical support policies.

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