Dell Inspiron RT722- User Manual

Dell Inspiron RT722

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – About Your Computer; Determining Your Computer's Configuration; Front View
  • Page 4 – Left Side View
  • Page 6 – Right Side View; Back View
  • Page 7 – Bottom View
  • Page 9 – Appendix; Using the System Setup Program; Viewing the System Setup Screen; Changing the Boot Sequence
  • Page 10 – Cleaning Your Computer
  • Page 11 – Touch Pad; Mouse; Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse; Media
  • Page 12 – FCC Class B
  • Page 13 – Macrovision Product Notice
  • Page 14 – Using a Battery; Battery Performance; Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
  • Page 15 – Check the Battery Charge; Conserving Battery Power; Configuring Power Management Settings
  • Page 16 – Using the Sleep Power State; Charging the Battery; Replacing the Battery
  • Page 17 – Storing a Battery
  • Page 18 – Using the Memory Card Reader; Memory Card Blanks; Installing a Memory Card
  • Page 20 – Using ExpressCards; ExpressCard Blanks
  • Page 21 – Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
  • Page 22 – Getting Help; Obtaining Assistance; Technical Support and Customer Service
  • Page 23 – AutoTech Service; Problems With Your Order
  • Page 24 – Before You Call; Contacting Dell
  • Page 26 – Using the Display; Adjusting Brightness
  • Page 27 – Finding Information
  • Page 29 – Glossary
  • Page 37 – Using the Keyboard and Touchpad; Numeric Keypad; Key Combinations; System Functions
  • Page 38 – Customizing the Touch Pad
  • Page 40 – Using Multimedia; Playing Media
  • Page 41 – Copying CD and DVD Media
  • Page 42 – How to Copy a CD or DVD; Using Blank CD and DVD Media; Helpful Tips
  • Page 43 – Adjusting the Volume; Adjusting the Picture
  • Page 44 – Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device; S-Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 46 – Composite Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 47 – Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
  • Page 48 – Component Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 49 – Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
  • Page 50 – Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
  • Page 52 – Adding and Replacing Parts; Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Page 53 – Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
  • Page 54 – Replacing the Hard Drive; Returning a Hard Drive to Dell; Optical Drive
  • Page 55 – Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing the Optical Drive; Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover
  • Page 56 – Replacing the Hinge Cover; Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
  • Page 57 – Replacing the Keyboard; Memory; Removing the DIMM A Memory Module
  • Page 58 – Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module
  • Page 59 – Removing the DIMM B Memory Module; Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module
  • Page 60 – Subscriber Identity Module; Wireless Mini Cards
  • Page 61 – Removing a WLAN Card
  • Page 64 – Replacing a WPAN Card
  • Page 65 – Removing the Card; Replacing the Card
  • Page 66 – Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
  • Page 67 – DellTM QuickSet Features
  • Page 68 – Securing Your Computer; Security Cable Lock; If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  • Page 70 – Setting Up Your Computer; Connecting to the Internet; Setting Up Your Internet Connection
  • Page 71 – Transferring Information to a New Computer; Windows Easy Transfer; Setting Up a Printer; Printer Cable
  • Page 72 – Power Protection Devices; Surge Protectors
  • Page 73 – Uninterruptible Power Supplies
  • Page 79 – Traveling With Your Computer; Identifying Your Computer; Traveling by Air
  • Page 81 – Troubleshooting; Dell Technical Update Service; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
  • Page 82 – Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Page 83 – Dell Support 3
  • Page 84 – Dell PC CheckUp; Drive Problems
  • Page 85 – Optical drive problems; The drive tray cannot eject
  • Page 86 – The drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound; Hard drive problems
  • Page 87 – Error Messages
  • Page 91 – ExpressCard Problems; IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  • Page 92 – Keyboard Problems; External Keyboard problems; Unexpected characters
  • Page 93 – Lockups and Software Problems; operating system
  • Page 94 – Other software problems; Memory Problems
  • Page 95 – Network Problems
  • Page 96 – Printer Problems
  • Page 97 – Scanner Problems
  • Page 98 – Sound and Speaker Problems; No sound from integrated speakers; No sound from external speakers
  • Page 99 – No sound from headphones; Touch Pad or Mouse Problems; Video and Display Problems
  • Page 100 – If the display is blank; If the display is difficult to read
  • Page 101 – If only part of the display is readable; Drivers; Identifying Drivers
  • Page 103 – Using Windows Vista System Restore; Creating a Restore Point
  • Page 104 – Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State; Undoing the Last System Restore; Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration
  • Page 105 – Using the Operating System Media; Reinstalling Windows Vista
  • Page 107 – Setting Up and Using Networks; Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable; What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
  • Page 108 – Checking Your Wireless Network Card; Device Manager; Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
  • Page 109 – Connecting to a WLAN
  • Page 110 – Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network); What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
  • Page 111 – Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card; Fi CatcherTM Network Locator
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Finding Information

About Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

Using the Display

Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

Using a Battery

Using Multimedia

Using ExpressCards

Using the Memory Card Reader

Setting Up and Using Networks

Securing Your Computer

Troubleshooting

Adding and Replacing Parts

Dell™ QuickSet Features

Traveling With Your Computer

Getting Help

Specifications

Appendix

Glossary

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Page 2 - About Your Computer; Determining Your Computer's Configuration; Front View

Back to Contents Page   About Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 1521 Owner's Manual     Determining Your Computer's Configuration    Front View    Left Side View    Right Side View    Back View    Bottom View   Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing y...

Page 4 - Left Side View

If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: ¡   Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). ¡   Flashing amber: The battery charge is low. ¡   Solid amber: The battery charge is critically low.   touch pad — Provides the functionality of a mous...

Page 6 - Right Side View; Back View

  Right Side View   optical drive — For more information about the optical drive, see Using Multimedia .   eject button — Press the eject button to open the optical drive.   8-in-1 memory card reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a...

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