Dell Inspiron 1721 - 17" Notebook PC. AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-60 Manuals

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Dell Inspiron 1721 - 17" Notebook PC. AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-60 Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.46 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  19
- Determining Computer’s Configuration
  19
- Front View
  20
- Display Latch
  21
- Power Button
  21
- Device Status Lights
  22
- Touch Pad Buttons
  23
- Keyboard Status Lights
  24
- Digital Array Microphones
  24
- Left Side View
  25
- Right Side View
  26
- Back View
  29
- Bottom View
  31
2 Setting up Your Computer

33
- Connecting to the Internet
  33
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    34
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  35
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    35
- Setting up a Printer
  35
  - Printer Cable
    36
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    36
- Power Protection Devices
  37
  - Surge Protectors
    37
  - Line Conditioners
    38
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    38
3 Using the Display

39
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

41
- Numeric Keypad
  41
- Key Combinations
  41
  - System Functions
    41
  - Display Functions
    41
  - Battery
    41
  - Power Management
    42
  - Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
    42
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    42
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    42
- Touch Pad
  43
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    44
5 Using a Battery

45
- Battery Performance
  45
- Checking the Battery Charge
  46
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    46
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    47
  - Charge Gauge
    47
  - Low-Battery Warning
    48
- Conserving Battery Power
  48
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    49
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    49
- Charging the Battery
  50
- Replacing the Battery
  50
- Storing a Battery
  51
6 Using Multimedia

53
7 Using Expresscards

77
8 Using the Memory Card Reader

81
- Memory Card Blanks
  81
- Installing a Memory Card
  81
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  82
9 Setting up and Using Networks

83
10 Securing Your Computer

93
- Security Cable Lock
  93
- Passwords
  93
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  94
11 Troubleshooting

97
- Dell Technical Update Service
  97
- Dell Diagnostics
  97
- Dell Support Center
  101
  - Dell Support 3
    102
  - Dellconnect
    103
  - Network Assistant
    104
- PC Tuneup
  104
- PC Checkup
  104
- Drive Problems
  105
  - Optical Drive Problems
    105
  - Hard Drive Problems
    106
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  107
- Error Messages
  108
- Expresscard Problems
  113
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  114
- Keyboard Problems
  114
  - External Keyboard Problems
    114
  - Unexpected Characters
    115
- Lockups and Software Problems
  116
- Memory Problems
  119
- Network Problems
  119
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    120
- Power Problems
  121
- Printer Problems
  122
  - Scanner Problems
    123
  - Sound and Speaker Problems
    123
    
    No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    123
    
    No Sound from External Speakers
    124
    
    No Sound from Headphones
    124
  - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
    124
  - Video and Display Problems
    125
    
    If the Display Is Blank
    125
    
    If the Display Is Difficult to Read
    126
    
    If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
    127
  - Drivers
    127
    
    What Is a Driver
    127
    
    Identifying Drivers
    128
    
    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    128
  - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System
    130
  - Restoring Your Operating System
    131
    
    Using Windows Vista System Restore
    132
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

135
- Before You Begin
  135
  - Recommended Tools
    135
  - Turning off Your Computer
    135
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    136
- Hard Drive
  138
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    138
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    140
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    141
- Optical Drive
  141
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    141
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    142
- Hinge Cover
  142
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    143
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    143
- Keyboard
  144
  - Removing the Keyboard
    144
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    145
- Memory
  146
- Subscriber Identity Module
  153
- Wireless Mini Cards
  154
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    154
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    156
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    157
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    160
  - Removing a WPAN Card
    161
  - Replacing a WPAN Card
    162
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  162
  - Removing the Card
    162
  - Replacing the Card
    163
- Coin-Cell Battery
  163
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    164
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    164
13 Dell™ Quickset Features

165
14 Traveling with Your Computer

167
- Identifying Your Computer
  167
- Packing the Computer
  167
- Travel Tips
  168
  - Traveling by Air
    168
15 Getting Help

169
- Obtaining Assistance
  169
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    170
  - Dellconnect
    170
  - Online Services
    170
  - Autotech Service
    171
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    172
- Problems with Your Order
  172
- Product Information
  172
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  172
- Before You Call
  173
- Contacting Dell
  175
16 Specifications

177
17 Appendix

185
- Using the System Setup Program
  185
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    186
  - System Setup Screen
    186
  - Commonly Used Options
    186
- About Your RAID Configuration
  188
  - RAID Level 0 Configuration
    188
  - RAID Level 1 Configuration
    188
- Cleaning Your Computer
  188
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    188
  - Touch Pad
    189
  - Mouse
    190
  - Media
    190
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  191
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    192
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    192
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  192
  - FCC Class B
    192
- Macrovision Product Notice
  193
Glossary

195
Index

213

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