Dell Inspiron 1720 Laptop Windows Vista Manuals

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Dell Inspiron 1720 Owner's Manual (222 pages)

Dell Inspiron 1720: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
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
  - Using the Display
    45
- 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
7 Using Expresscards

79
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
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
- Control Panel
  111
- Expresscard Problems
  113
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  113
- Keyboard Problems
  114
  - External Keyboard Problems
    114
  - All Programs
    114
  - Unexpected Characters
    115
- Lockups and Software Problems
  115
- 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
- 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
  - CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
    191
- 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
  - Dell Mediadirect
    216
  - Internet Connection
    217

Dell Inspiron 1720 Service Manual (69 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

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 Setup Manual (2 pages)

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