Dell Inspiron 1520 User Manual

Name: Dell Inspiron 1520
Brand: Dell
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1520 Owner’s Manual

Model PP22L

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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Dell Inspiron 1520 Specifications

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Battery	6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion
Chipset	Intel PM965
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Display	15.4 inch
Resolution	1280 x 800
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2
Storage	80GB to 250GB HDD
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100 or NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Operating System	Windows Vista
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Wireless	802.11a/g/n
Ports	4 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet