Dell Inspiron RT722- Manuals

  S-video TV-out connector   USB connectors   AC adapter connector — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can  connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off.     modem connector (RJ-11)   Bottom View 3 AC ...

Back to Contents Page   Appendix Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Using the System Setup Program    Cleaning Your Computer    Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)     FCC Notice (U.S. Only)    Macrovision Product Notice   Using the System Setup Program You can use system setup as follows...

The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: l   Diskette Drive l   Internal HDD l   USB Storage Device l   CD/DVD/CD-RW drive l   Modular bay HDD During the boot routine, the computer starts a...

l   Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with a solution of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent. Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard.   Touch Pad   1. Shut down and turn off your computer (see Tur...

Technician assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the ver...

  Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only...

Back to Contents Page   Using a Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Battery Performance    Checking the Battery Charge    Conserving Battery Power    Charging the Battery    Replacing the Battery    Storing a Battery   Battery Performance For optimal computer performance and to help pres...

l   Press <Fn><F3> The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon, and then click Help .   Microsoft ®  Windows ®  Battery Meter The batte...

o r l   Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options , and then select a plan in the Select a power plan window.   Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your portable computer, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. Sleep automatically saves your work to your ha...

To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.   Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see Charging the Battery ...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Memory Card Blanks    Installing a Memory Card    Removing a Memory Card or Blank The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a mem...

Back to Contents Page   Using ExpressCards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     ExpressCard Blanks    Installing an ExpressCard    Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add...

The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the ExpressCard.   Removing an ExpressCard or Blank   Press the latch and remove the card or blank. F...

Back to Contents Page   Getting Help Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Obtaining Assistance    Problems With Your Order    Product Information    Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit    Before You Call    Contacting Dell   Obtaining Assistance   If you experience a problem with your c...

www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e-mail addresses: l   Dell Support websites support.dell.com support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l   Dell Support e-mail addresses [email protected] [email protected] [email prot...

  4. Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit.   5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. Y...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Adjusting Brightness    Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector    Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate   Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you c...

Back to Contents Page   Finding Information Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual  NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.   What Are You Looking For?   F...

Back to Contents Page   Glossary Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual  Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.   A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Numeric Keypad    Key Combinations    Touch Pad   Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad num...

  Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions   Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSe...

Back to Contents Page   Using Multimedia Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Playing Media    Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote      Copying CD and DVD Media    Adjusting the Volume    Adjusting the Picture    Using Dell MediaDirect™     Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device   Pl...

For more information on playing media, click Help  on the media player (if available).  Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote   The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista ® Media Center. It can work only with specified computers. For more details, refer to the...

This section applies only to computers that have a DVD+/-RW drive. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio Creator. You can also use Roxio Creator for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on your computer or backing up imp...

MB of the blank space to finalize the recording. l   Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs do not play in most home or car stereos. l   Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed. l   Use a blank CD-RW to ...

For more information on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application.   Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video ...

  1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect.   2. Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer.   3. Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter.   4. Plug the ot...

  1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.   2. Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer.   3. Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video- output connector on the composite video adapter.   4...

  1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.   2. Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.   3. Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter.   4. P...

  1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.   2. Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer.   3. Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapt...

  1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.   2. Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.   3. Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapte...

Back to Contents Page   Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual    Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l   You have pe...

  1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.   2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer ).   3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.   4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their e...

  3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.   Replacing the Hard Drive   1. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.   2. Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.   3. Replace and tighten the screws.   4. Insta...

  Removing the Optical Drive   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Turn the computer over.   3. Remove the locking screw from the optical drive.   4. Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to release the optical drive from the bay.   5. Slide the optical drive out of the bay.   Repla...

  Replacing the Hinge Cover   1. Insert the left edge of the hinge cover.   2. Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.   Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see Using the Keyboard and Touchpad .     Removing the Keyboard   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin...

  Replacing the Keyboard   1. Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector on the DIMM A memory module cover.   2. Rotate the keyboard connector latch to secure the cable.   3. Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palmrest.   4. Press on the right edge near the top to ...

  4. Lift the memory module cover but do not remove it.   5. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.   6. Remove the module from the connector.   Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module   1. Align the notch in t...

  Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer.   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover (see Bottom View ), and remove...

  3. Replace the memory module cover.   4. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.   5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. ...

If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards: l   Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) l   Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) l   Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)   Removing a WL...

  Replacing a WWAN Card   1. Insert the W W A N card connector into the system board connector labeled "WWAN" at a 45-degree angle.   2. Press the other end of the W W A N card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.   3. Connect the black antenna cable with a gray stri...

  3. Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN card.   4. Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.   5. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws.   Internal Card With Bluetooth ®  Wireless Technology   If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your co...

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Turn the computer over.   3. Loosen the captive screw on the memory module/coin-cell battery cover (see Bottom View ), and remove the cover.   4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.   5. Sl...

Back to Contents Page   Dell™ QuickSet Features  Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual  Dell QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: l   Network connectivity l   Power management l   Display l   System information Depending on what you want to do in...

Back to Contents Page   Securing Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Security Cable Lock    P a s s w o r d s    If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen   Security Cable Lock A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the security c...

Back to Contents Page   Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Connecting to the Internet    Transferring Information to a New Computer    Setting Up a Printer    Power Protection Devices   Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network c...

  Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: l   E-mail messages l   Toolbar settings l   Window sizes l   Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for transferring data: l   Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy T...

  3. Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel .   4. Click Start , and then click Network .   5. Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.   6. Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer...

Uninterruptible Power Supplies A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for infor...

Back to Contents Page   Traveling With Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Identifying Your Computer    Packing the Computer    Travel Tips   Identifying Your Computer l   Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. l   Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe pla...

Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual    Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and...

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. l   During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. l   If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and rest...

For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell )....

l   Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area of your Windows desktop. o r l   Click the Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Start button ® All Programs ® Dell Support 3 ® Dell Support Settings . Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.   Dell PC Tune-Up The automated or mont...

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Ensure that Microsoft ®  Windows ® recognizes the drive — l   Click Start and click Computer . If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes preven...

3. Gently pull out the tray until it stops.   The drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound l   Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. l   Ensure that the disc is inserted properly.   Hard drive problems   Allow the computer to cool before turning it on — A ho...

Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows —     1. Click the Start , and then click Control Panel .   2. Click Hardware and Sound .   3. Click Phone and Modem Options .   4. Click the Modems tab.   5. Click the COM port for your modem.   6. Click Properties , click the Diagnostics tab, and...

System Setup Program ).   Timer chip counter 2 failed — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics ).   Unexpected interrupt in protected mode — The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loos...

  If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by Dell — Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see Contacting Dell ). Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector.   Keyboard Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the vario...

Press <Num Lk> to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit.   Lockups and Software Problems     The computer does not start   Check the ac adapter — Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and t...

  Check the Dell MediaDirect help file for information — Use the Help menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help.   To play movies with Dell MediaDirect, you must have a DVD drive and the Dell DVD Player — If you purchased a DVD drive with your computer, this software should already be installed.   Video ...

l   Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. l   See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see Memory ). l   Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is...

  Check the power light — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in Sleep state — press the power button to exit Sleep state. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.   Charge the battery — The batt...

    Check the printer documentation — See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.   Ensure that the printer is turned on   Check the printer cable connections — l   See the printer documentation for cable connection information. l   Ensure that the printer cables are sec...

Reinstall the scanner driver — See the scanner documentation for instructions.   Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.     No sound from integrated speakers   Adjust the Windows volume control — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right co...

  No sound from headphones   Check the headphone cable connection — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see audio connectors ).   Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure...

    If the display is blank   Check the battery — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer.   Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet ...

  Run the Video diagnostics tests — If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics , then contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ).   See "Error Messages" — If an error message appears, ...

  5. Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver .   6. Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files.   7. Select the name of the appropriate driver and then click OK a n d Next .   8. Click Finish , and then restart your computer.   Troubleshooting Soft...

OR l   Click Start ® All Programs ® Maintenance ® Back Up and Restore Center . 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 <Enter>.   Restoring the Computer to...

  2. As the computer restarts, press <F8> until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.   3. Press <Down Arrow> to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press <Enter>.   4. Specify the language settings that you want, and then click N...

Back to Contents Page   Setting Up and Using Networks Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable    Setting Up a Network    Wireless Local Area Network    Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)    Dell Wi- Fi Catcher™ Network Locator  Setting up a...

Before you can set up a WLAN, you need: l   High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) l   A broadband modem that is connected and working l   A wireless router or access point l   A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN l   A network cable ...

  8. Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem.   9. Connect the other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router.   10. Ensure that no network or USB cables, other than the network cable conn...

function on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to display the status. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help .   Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband netw...

  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with the utility. o r   1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Wireless .   2. Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen.   Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card You can turn your Mobi...