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Owner's Manual - Page 13
... program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities Media
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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the NSS utility. NSS automatically
Drivers & Downloads.
detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct
2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. This support provides
real-time health scans of your computing
environment, software updates, and
relevant self-support information. Access
the Dell Support Utility from the
icon on the taskbar. For more information,
see "Dell Support Utility" on page 99.
• How to use Windows Vista...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
Setting...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
...WLAN.
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is already installed.
NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... can download Dell Support Center from the Services page at support.dell.com.
Click on the desktop icon to run the application and to access:
• Self-help tools (such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant)
• Dell support contact information (like Email, Chat and Phone Numbers)
• Resources that are specific to your computers (Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... about your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses and modem, installed security software, and so on. In addition, using your service tag, we can link you to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads.
Dell Support 3
The Dell Support 3 is customized...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
... run the software. See the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
...at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... you previously copied the driver files.
8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.
9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System
If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
.... Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings.
For more information, 1 Click Start →Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in the search field and press .
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 125) to resolve the problem. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... ordered it from Dell. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista® and does not include computers purchased through the Express Upgrade promotion or computers that were upgraded to Windows Vista from another version of Windows.
NOTICE: When you restore the computer to the default factory configuration, all data on the C drive is deleted. Before...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
... the SCSI controller bus.
SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor.
serial connector - An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.
Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at...
Owner's Manual - Page 194
... of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer.
S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer.
SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to...
Owner's Manual - Page 196
...The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper.
WLAN - wireless local area network. A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access.
write-protected - Files or...
Service Manual - Page 4
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Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... internet radio stations. Your optical
disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs.
You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players...
Setup Guide - Page 45
... the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 38.
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:
• Dell Operating System media
• Dell Drivers and...
Setup Guide - Page 54
...;, networking, and e-mail.
See:
your Operating System disc.
the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com.
the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive.
upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive.
reinstall or replace a worn or defective part.
the Service Manual...