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Dell Inspiron DT549 Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron DT549 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
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
- Expresscard Problems
  113
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  113
- Keyboard Problems
  114
  - External Keyboard Problems
    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
- 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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