Dell Inspiron 1520

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Numerics

8-in-1 memory card reader, 91

audio device

connecting, 69

enabling, 84

audio. See sound

battery

charge gauge, 55

charging, 58

checking the charge, 54

performance, 53

power meter, 55

removing, 59

replacing coin-cell battery, 181

storing, 60

BD. See Blu-ray Disc

blank cards

ExpressCards, 87

memory card, 91

removing, 89, 92

Bluetooth wireless technology

card

device status light, 25

installing, 180

Blu-ray Disc, 64-65, 67

boot sequence, 204

brightness

adjusting, 41

camera, 23

carnet, 186

about, 64

CD-RW drive problems, 115

drive problems, 115

Check Disk, 116

cleaning

display, 206

keyboard, 206

media, 208

mouse, 207

touch pad, 207

coin-cell battery

replacing, 181

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Finding Information15
1 About Your Computer21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration21
- Front View22
- Display Latch23
- Power Button23
- Device Status Lights24
- Touch Pad Buttons25
- Keyboard Status Lights26
- Left Side View27
- Right Side View29
- Back View30
- Bottom View32
2 Setting up Your Computer35
- Connecting to the Internet35
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection36
- Transferring Information to a New Computer37
  - Windows Easy Transfer37
- Setting up a Printer37
  - Printer Cable38
  - Connecting a USB Printer38
- Power Protection Devices39
3 Using the Display41
- Adjusting Brightness41
- Using a Projector41
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP42
  - Windows Vista42
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display43
  - Microsoft Windows XP43
  - Windows Vista44
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate44
  - Microsoft Windows XP45
  - Windows Vista45
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad47
- Numeric Keypad47
- Key Combinations48
- Touch Pad50
  - Customizing the Touch Pad51
5 Using a Battery53
- Battery Performance53
- Checking the Battery Charge54
- Conserving Battery Power56
- Power Management Modes56
  - Standby and Sleep Mode56
  - Hibernate Mode57
- Configuring Power Management Settings58
  - Accessing Power Options Properties58
- Charging the Battery58
- Replacing the Battery59
- Storing a Battery60
6 Using Multimedia61
- Playing Media61
- Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)63
- Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media64
- Adjusting the Volume67
- Adjusting the Picture68
- Using Dell Mediadirect68
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device69
7 Using Expresscards87
- Expresscard Blanks87
- Installing an Expresscard88
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank89
8 Using the Memory Card Reader91
- Memory Card Blanks91
- Installing a Memory Card91
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank92
9 Setting up and Using Networks93
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable93
- Setting up a Network94
  - Windows XP94
  - Windows Vista94
- Wireless Local Area Network94
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)99
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator102
10 Securing Your Computer103
- Security Cable Lock103
- Passwords104
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen105
11 Troubleshooting107
- Dell Technical Update Service107
- Dell Diagnostics107
- Dell Support Center111
  - Dell Support 3112
  - Dell PC Tune-Up113
  - Dell PC Checkup113
  - Dell Network Assistant113
  - Dellconnect114
- Drive Problems114
  - Optical Drive Problems115
  - Hard Drive Problems116
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems117
- Error Messages119
- Expresscard Problems124
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems124
- Keyboard Problems125
  - External Keyboard Problems125
  - Unexpected Characters126
- Lockups and Software Problems127
  - The Computer Does Not Start127
  - The Computer Stops Responding127
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly127
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System127
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears128
  - Dell Mediadirect Problems128
  - Other Software Problems129
- Memory Problems130
- Network Problems131
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])131
- Power Problems132
- Printer Problems133
- Scanner Problems134
- Sound and Speaker Problems135
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers135
  - No Sound from External Speakers135
  - No Sound from Headphones136
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems136
- Video and Display Problems137
  - If the Display Is Blank137
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read138
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable139
- Drivers139
  - What Is a Driver139
  - Identifying Drivers140
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities140
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft143
  - Windows ® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista143
  - Operating Systems143
- Restoring Your Operating System144
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore145
  - Starting System Restore145
  - Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore147
  - Using the Operating System Media150
12 Adding and Replacing Parts153
- Before You Begin153
- Hard Drive156
- Optical Drive159
  - Removing the Optical Drive159
  - Replacing the Optical Drive160
- Hinge Cover160
  - Removing the Hinge Cover160
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover161
- Keyboard161
  - Removing the Keyboard162
  - Replacing the Keyboard163
- Memory163
- Subscriber Identity Module169
- Wireless Mini Cards170
- Flash Cache Module178
  - Removing the FCM178
  - Replacing the FCM179
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology180
  - Removing the Card180
  - Replacing the Card181
- Coin-Cell Battery181
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery181
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery182
13 Dell™ Quickset Features183
14 Traveling with Your Computer185
- Identifying Your Computer185
- Packing the Computer185
- Travel Tips186
  - Traveling by Air186
15 Getting Help187
- Obtaining Assistance187
- Problems with Your Order189
- Product Information189
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit190
- Before You Call190
- Contacting Dell192
16 Specifications193
A Appendix203
- Using the System Setup Program203
- Cleaning Your Computer206
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)208
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals209
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals209
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)209
  - FCC Class B209
- Macrovision Product Notice210
Glossary211
Index229

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