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Dell Inspiron 1720 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Setting Up Your Computer, Setting Up, Setup Manual
Dell Inspiron 1720 Owner's Manual (222 pages)
Dell Inspiron 1720: Owners Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.25 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
15
1 About Your Computer
21
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
21
Front View
22
Left Side View
27
Right Side View
28
Back View
31
Bottom View
33
2 Setting up Your Computer
35
Connecting to the Internet
35
Setting up Your Internet Connection
36
Transferring Information to a New Computer
37
Windows Easy Transfer
37
Setting up a Printer
37
Printer Cable
38
Connecting a USB Printer
38
Power Protection Devices
39
Surge Protectors
39
Line Conditioners
40
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
40
3 Using the Display
41
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
41
Key Combinations
41
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
43
Numeric Keypad
43
Key Combinations
43
System Functions
43
Display Functions
43
Battery
43
Power Management
44
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
44
Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
44
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
44
Adjusting Brightness
45
Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector
45
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
45
Touch Pad
45
Customizing the Touch Pad
46
5 Using a Battery
47
Battery Performance
47
Checking the Battery Charge
48
Dell Quickset Battery Meter
48
Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
49
Charge Gauge
49
Low-Battery Warning
50
Conserving Battery Power
50
Configuring Power Management Settings
50
Using the Sleep Power State
51
Charging the Battery
51
Replacing the Battery
52
Storing a Battery
53
6 Using Multimedia
55
Playing Media
55
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media
56
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
57
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
57
Helpful Tips
59
Adjusting the Volume
60
Adjusting the Picture
60
Using Dell Mediadirect
61
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
62
S-Video and Standard Audio
64
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
65
Composite Video and Standard Audio
67
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
69
Component Video and Standard Audio
71
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
74
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
77
7 Using Expresscards
79
Expresscard Blanks
79
Installing an Expresscard
80
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
81
8 Using the Memory Card Reader
83
Memory Card Blanks
83
Installing a Memory Card
83
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
84
9 Setting up and Using Networks
85
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
85
Setting up a Network
86
Wireless Local Area Network
86
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
86
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
87
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
88
Connecting to a WLAN
89
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
90
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
91
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
91
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
92
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
93
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
93
10 Securing Your Computer
95
Security Cable Lock
95
Passwords
95
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
96
11 Troubleshooting
99
Dell Technical Update Service
99
Dell Diagnostics
99
Dell Support Utility
103
Drive Problems
104
Optical Drive Problems
105
Hard Drive Problems
106
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
106
Error Messages
108
Expresscard Problems
113
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
113
Keyboard Problems
114
External Keyboard Problems
114
Unexpected Characters
115
Lockups and Software Problems
115
The Computer Does Not Start
115
The Computer Stops Responding
115
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
116
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
116
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
116
Dell Mediadirect Problems
116
Other Software Problems
117
Memory Problems
118
Network Problems
119
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
119
Power Problems
120
Printer Problems
121
Scanner Problems
122
Sound and Speaker Problems
122
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
123
No Sound from External Speakers
123
No Sound from Headphones
123
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
124
Video and Display Problems
125
If the Display Is Blank
125
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
125
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
126
Drivers
126
What Is a Driver
126
Identifying Drivers
127
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
127
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
130
Restoring Your Operating System
130
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
131
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
131
Using the Operating System Media
134
12 Adding and Replacing Parts
137
Before You Begin
137
Recommended Tools
137
Turning off Your Computer
137
Before Working Inside Your Computer
138
Hard Drive
139
Removing the Hard Drive
140
Replacing the Hard Drive
141
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
142
Optical Drive
142
Removing the Optical Drive
142
Replacing the Optical Drive
143
Hinge Cover
143
Removing the Hinge Cover
144
Replacing the Hinge Cover
145
Keyboard
145
Removing the Keyboard
145
Replacing the Keyboard
146
Memory
147
Removing the DIMM a Memory Module
148
Replacing the DIMM a Memory Module
149
Removing the DIMM B Memory Module
150
Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module
152
Subscriber Identity Module
153
Wireless Mini Cards
154
Removing a WLAN Card
155
Replacing a WLAN Card
157
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
158
Replacing a WWAN Card
161
Removing a WPAN Card
162
Replacing a WPAN Card
163
Flash Cache Module
163
Removing the FCM
163
Replacing the FCM
164
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
165
Removing the Card
165
Replacing the Card
166
Coin-Cell Battery
166
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
167
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
167
13 Dell™ Quickset Features
169
14 Traveling with Your Computer
171
Identifying Your Computer
171
Packing the Computer
171
Travel Tips
172
Traveling by Air
172
15 Getting Help
173
Obtaining Assistance
173
Technical Support and Customer Service
174
Dellconnect
174
Online Services
174
Autotech Service
175
Automated Order-Status Service
175
Problems with Your Order
175
Product Information
176
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
176
Before You Call
177
Contacting Dell
179
16 Specifications
181
17 Appendix
189
Using the System Setup Program
189
Viewing the System Setup Screen
190
System Setup Screen
190
Commonly Used Options
190
Cleaning Your Computer
192
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
192
Touch Pad
192
Mouse
193
Media
193
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
194
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
195
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
195
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
195
FCC Class B
195
Macrovision Product Notice
196
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Dell Inspiron 1720 Service Manual (69 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.17 MB
Table of Contents
Wireless Sniffer Board
2
Audio Connector Board
3
Removing the Audio Connector Board
3
USB Connector Board
5
Modem Connector
6
Expresscard Cage
7
Removing the Modem Connector
7
Removing the Expresscard Cage
7
Computer Base
8
Removing the Computer Base
9
Replacing the Computer Base
9
Before You Begin
10
Recommended Tools
10
Before Working Inside Your Computer
10
Flashing the BIOS from a CD
12
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
12
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
14
Removing the Bluetooth Card
14
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
14
Using the Memory Card Reader
15
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
15
Installing a Memory Card
15
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
17
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
17
Removing the Processor Module
19
Replacing the Processor Module
20
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
22
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
22
Display Assembly
24
Removing the Display Assembly
24
Replacing the Display Assembly
25
Display Bezel
26
Removing the Display Bezel
26
Display Panel
27
Replacing the Display Bezel
27
Removing the Display Panel
27
Display Latch
28
Replacing the Display Panel
28
Removing the Display Latch
28
Replacing the Display Latch
30
Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
31
Removing the Fan
32
Replacing the Fan
32
Flash Cache Module (FCM)
34
Removing the FCM
34
Replacing the FCM
34
Removing the Graphics Card Assembly
35
Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly
35
Removing a Hard Drive
37
Replacing a Hard Drive
38
Removing the Hinge Cover
39
Replacing the Hinge Cover
39
Removing the Keyboard
40
Replacing the Keyboard
40
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
42
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
42
Removing a Memory Module
44
Replacing a Memory Module
45
Wireless Mini Cards
48
Removing a Mini Card
48
Wlan Card
52
Removing the Modem
54
Replacing the Modem
54
Removing the Optical Drive
56
Replacing the Optical Drive
56
Removing the Palm Rest
57
Replacing the Palm Rest
58
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
59
Expresscard Blanks
59
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
61
USB Connector
61
S-Video TV-Out Connector
61
Video Connector
61
Removing the Speaker Assembly
63
Replacing the Speaker Assembly
63
Removing the System Board Assembly
65
Replacing the System Board Assembly
66
Dell Inspiron 1720 Setting Up Your Computer (2 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.56 MB
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Dell Inspiron 1720 Setting Up (2 pages)
Dell Laptop Setup Guide
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Dell Inspiron 1720 Setup Manual (2 pages)
Dell Laptop Setup Guide
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