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Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Laptop manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Setup Manual, Service Manual, Specifications, Quick Start Manual
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 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 Inspiron 17 Owner's Manual (76 pages)
Owners Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.81 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Before You Begin
9
Turn off Your Computer and Connected Devices
9
Safety Instructions
10
Recommended Tools
10
After Working Inside Your Computer
11
Removing the Battery
12
Procedure
12
Replacing the Battery
13
Procedure
13
Removing the Optical Drive
14
Prerequisites
14
Procedure
14
Replacing the Optical Drive
16
Procedure
16
Postrequisites
16
Removing the Keyboard
17
Prerequisites
17
Procedure
17
Replacing the Keyboard
19
Procedure
19
Postrequisites
19
Removing the Base Cover
20
Prerequisites
20
Procedure
20
Replacing the Base Cover
21
Procedure
21
Postrequisites
21
Removing the Memory Module(S)
22
Prerequisites
22
Procedure
22
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
23
Procedure
23
Postrequisites
23
Removing the Hard Drive
24
Prerequisites
24
Procedure
25
Replacing the Hard Drive
27
Procedure
27
Postrequisites
27
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
28
Prerequisites
28
Procedure
28
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
29
Procedure
29
Postrequisites
29
Removing the Palm-Rest
30
Prerequisites
30
Procedure
30
Replacing the Palm-Rest
33
Procedure
33
Postrequisites
33
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
34
Prerequisites
34
Procedure
34
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
36
Procedure
36
Postrequisites
36
Removing the I/O Board
37
Prerequisites
37
Procedure
37
Replacing the I/O Board
38
Procedure
38
Postrequisites
38
Removing the System Board
39
Prerequisites
39
Procedure
40
Replacing the System Board
43
Procedure
43
Postrequisites
44
Removing the Fan
45
Prerequisites
45
Procedure
46
Replacing the Fan
47
Procedure
47
Postrequisites
47
Removing the Cooling Assembly
48
Prerequisites
48
Procedure
49
Replacing the Cooling Assembly
50
Procedure
50
Postrequisites
50
Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board
51
Prerequisites
51
Procedure
52
Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board
53
Procedure
53
Postrequisites
53
Removing the Speakers
54
Prerequisites
54
Procedure
55
Replacing the Speakers
56
Procedure
56
Postrequisites
56
Removing the Display Assembly
57
Prerequisites
57
Procedure
58
Replacing the Display Assembly
59
Procedure
59
Postrequisites
59
Removing the Display Bezel
60
Prerequisites
60
Procedure
61
Replacing the Display Bezel
62
Procedure
62
Postrequisites
62
Removing the Display Hinges
63
Prerequisites
63
Procedure
64
Replacing the Display Hinges
65
Procedure
65
Postrequisites
65
Removing the Display Panel
66
Prerequisites
66
Procedure
67
Replacing the Display Panel
69
Procedure
69
Postrequisites
69
Removing the Camera Module
70
Prerequisites
70
Procedure
71
Replacing the Camera Module
72
Procedure
72
Postrequisites
72
Removing the Power-Adapter Port
73
Prerequisites
73
Procedure
74
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
75
Procedure
75
Postrequisites
75
Flashing the BIOS
76
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Owner's Manual (71 pages)
Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.51 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Before Working Inside Your Computer
9
Before You Begin
9
Recommended Tools
9
Safety Instructions
10
After Working Inside Your Computer
11
Removing the Battery
12
Procedure
12
Replacing the Battery
13
Procedure
13
Removing the Optical Drive
14
Prerequisites
14
Procedure
14
Replacing the Optical Drive
16
Procedure
16
Postrequisites
16
Removing the Keyboard
17
Prerequisites
17
Procedure
17
Replacing the Keyboard
19
Procedure
19
Postrequisites
19
Removing the Base Cover
20
Prerequisites
20
Procedure
20
Replacing the Base Cover
21
Procedure
21
Postrequisites
21
Prerequisites
22
Removing the Memory Module(S)
22
Procedure
22
Procedure
23
Postrequisites
23
Prerequisites
24
Procedure
24
Procedure
26
Postrequisites
26
Prerequisites
27
Procedure
27
Procedure
28
Postrequisites
28
Prerequisites
29
Procedure
29
Procedure
32
Postrequisites
32
Prerequisites
33
Procedure
33
Procedure
35
Postrequisites
35
Removing the I/O Board
36
Prerequisites
36
Procedure
36
Procedure
37
Postrequisites
37
Prerequisites
38
Procedure
39
Procedure
42
Postrequisites
43
Prerequisites
44
Procedure
44
Procedure
45
Postrequisites
45
Prerequisites
46
Procedure
46
Procedure
47
Postrequisites
47
Prerequisites
48
Procedure
48
Procedure
49
Postrequisites
49
Prerequisites
50
Removing the Speakers
50
Procedure
51
Postrequisites
52
Procedure
52
Prerequisites
53
Procedure
54
Postrequisites
55
Procedure
55
Prerequisites
56
Procedure
57
Postrequisites
58
Procedure
58
Prerequisites
59
Procedure
60
Postrequisites
61
Procedure
61
Prerequisites
62
Procedure
64
Removing the Camera Module
65
Prerequisites
65
Procedure
66
Procedure
67
Postrequisites
67
Prerequisites
68
Procedure
69
Procedure
70
Postrequisites
70
Flashing the BIOS
71
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Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Setup Manual (94 pages)
Dell Laptop Setup Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your Inspiron Laptop
7
Before Setting up Your Computer
7
Connect the AC Adapter
8
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
9
Press the Power Button
10
Set up Microsoft Windows
11
Create System Recovery Media
12
(Recommended)
12
Install the SIM Card (Optional)
14
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
16
Set up Wireless Display (Optional)
18
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
20
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
24
Right View Features
24
Left View Features
26
Back View Features
28
Front View Features
29
Status Lights and Indicators
30
Features
32
Touch Pad Gestures
34
Multimedia Control Keys
36
Using the Optical Drive
38
Display Features
40
Removing and Replacing the Battery
42
Software Features
44
Dell Datasafe Online Backup
45
Dell Dock
46
Solving Problems
47
Beep Codes
47
Network Problems
48
Power Problems
49
Memory Problems
50
Lockups and Software Problems
50
Using Support Tools
54
Dell Support Center
54
My Dell Downloads
55
System Messages
56
Hardware Troubleshooter
57
Dell Diagnostics
58
Restoring Your Operating System
62
System Restore
63
Dell Datasafe Local Backup
64
System Recovery Media
66
Dell Factory Image Restore
67
Getting Help
69
Technical Support and Customer
70
Service
70
Dellconnect
70
Online Services
71
Automated Order-Status Service
72
Product Information
72
Returning Items for Repair under Warranty or for Credit
73
Before You Call
74
Diagnostic Checklist
75
Contacting Dell
76
Finding more Information and
78
Resources
78
Specifications
80
Appendix
87
Macrovision Product Notice
87
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)
88
Index
89
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Setup Manual (84 pages)
Dell Laptop Setup Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your Inspiron ™ Laptop
7
Before Setting up Your Computer
7
Connect the AC Adapter
8
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
9
Press the Power Button
10
Set up Windows Vista
11
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
12
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
14
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
16
Right Side Features
16
Left Side Features
18
Front Side Features
20
Computer Base Features
24
Touch Pad Gestures
26
Media Controls
28
Using the Optical Drive
30
Display Features
32
Removing and Replacing the Battery
34
Software Features
36
Solving Problems
39
Beep Codes
40
Network Problems
41
Power Problems
42
Memory Problems
44
Lockups and Software Problems
45
Using Support Tools
47
Dell Support Center
47
System Messages
48
Hardware Troubleshooter
49
Dell Diagnostics
49
Restoring Your Operating System
53
System Restore
54
Dell Factory Image Restore
55
Operating System Reinstallation
56
Getting Help
58
Technical Support and Customer
59
Service
59
Dellconnect
59
Online Services
60
Automated Order-Status Service
61
Product Information
61
Returning Items for Repair under Warranty or for Credit
62
Before You Call
63
Contacting Dell
65
Resources
66
Specifications
68
Appendix
78
Macrovision Product Notice
78
Index
79
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Service Manual (64 pages)
Service Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.64 MB
Table of Contents
Removing the AC Adapter Connector
2
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
2
Removing the Battery
4
Replacing the Battery
4
Before You Begin
6
Recommended Tools
6
Turning off Your Computer
6
Before Working Inside Your Computer
6
Flashing the BIOS
8
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
9
Removing the Bluetooth Card
9
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
9
Removing the Camera Module
11
Replacing the Camera Module
12
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
13
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
13
Removing the Module Cover
15
Replacing the Module Cover
15
Removing the Processor Module
17
Replacing the Processor Module
18
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
19
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
19
Removing the Daughter Board
21
Replacing the Daughter Board
21
Display Assembly
23
Removing the Display Assembly
23
Replacing the Display Assembly
24
Display Panel
25
Display Bezel
25
Removing the Display Bezel
25
Replacing the Display Bezel
25
Removing the Display Panel
25
Replacing the Display Panel
27
Display Hinges
27
Removing the Display Hinges
27
Replacing the Display Hinges
27
Hinge Caps
28
Removing the Hinge Caps
28
Replacing the Hinge Caps
28
Removing the Processor Fan
29
Replacing the Processor Fan
30
Removing the Hard Drive
31
Replacing the Hard Drive
32
Removing the Middle Cover
33
Replacing the Middle Cover
34
Removing the I/O Board
35
Replacing the I/O Board
36
Removing the Keyboard
37
Replacing the Keyboard
38
Removing the Status Light Board
40
Replacing the Status Light Board
40
Removing the Memory Module(S)
42
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
42
Wireless Mini-Card
44
Removing the Mini-Card
44
Replacing the Mini-Card
45
Removing the Optical Drive
47
Replacing the Optical Drive
47
Removing the Palm Rest
49
Replacing the Palm Rest
50
Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly
51
Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly
51
Removing the Power Button Board
53
Replacing the Power-Button Board
54
Removing the Speakers
55
Replacing the Speakers
55
Removing the System Board
59
Replacing the System Board
61
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
62
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Specifications (7 pages)
Notebook pc
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.14 MB
Table of Contents
Specifications
1
System Information
2
Ports and Connectors
3
Media Card Reader
4
Power Adapter
7
Computer Environment
7
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)
Quick Start Guide - Windows 7
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.87 MB
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)
Quick Start Guide - Windows 8
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.33 MB
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)
Quick Start Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
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| Size: 0.14 MB
Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)
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| Category:
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