Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Laptop Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Laptop. We have 11 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 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 Inspiron 17 Owner's Manual (76 pages)

Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
Before You Begin

9
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 MB

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

Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Setup Manual (94 pages)

Dell Laptop Setup Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your Inspiron Laptop

7
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 MB

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
4
Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your Inspiron ™ Laptop

7
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
  - Customizing the Desktop
    37
  - Transferring Information to a New Computer
    38
Solving Problems

39
- Beep Codes
  40
- Network Problems
  41
  - Wireless Connections
    41
  - Wired Connections
    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
- Hard Drive
  50
Restoring Your Operating System

53
- System Restore
  54
- Dell Factory Image Restore
  55
- Operating System Reinstallation
  56
- Reinstalling Windows Vista
  57
Getting Help

58
- Technical Support and Customer Service
  59
- Service
  59
- Dellconnect
  59
- Online Services
  60
- Dell Marketing and Sales E-Mail Addresses
  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
- Computer Model
  68
- Computer Information
  70
- Computer Environment
  76
Appendix

78
- Macrovision Product Notice
  78
Index

79

Dell Inspiron Inspiron 17 Service Manual (64 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

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 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

Quick Start Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0 MB

Connect the Power Adapter and Turn on Your Computer
1
Finish Windows Setup
1
Explore Resources
1
Shortcut Keys
1
Enable Security and Updates
1
Sign in to Your Microsoft Account or Create a Local Account
1
Connect to Your Network
1
Decrease Brightness
1
Increase Brightness
1
Decrease Volume
1
Features
2
2. Camera
2
5. Power Button
2
6. Power-Adapter Port
2
7. HDMI Port
2
8. Network Port
2
9. USB 3.0 Port with Powershare
2
10. USB 3.0 Port
2
11. Media-Card Reader
2
12. Headset Port
2

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Table of Contents

1 About Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using the Display

4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

5 Using a Battery

6 Using Multimedia

7 Using Expresscards

8 Using the Memory Card Reader

9 Setting up and Using Networks

10 Securing Your Computer

11 Troubleshooting

12 Adding and Replacing Parts

13 Dell™ Quickset Features

14 Traveling with Your Computer

15 Getting Help

16 Specifications

17 Appendix

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

After Working Inside Your Computer

Removing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

Removing the Memory Module(S)

Replacing the Memory Module(S)

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Palm-Rest

Replacing the Palm-Rest

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card

Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the I/O Board

Replacing the I/O Board

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

Removing the Fan

Replacing the Fan

Removing the Cooling Assembly

Replacing the Cooling Assembly

Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board

Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly

Removing the Display Bezel

Replacing the Display Bezel

Removing the Display Hinges

Replacing the Display Hinges

Removing the Display Panel

Replacing the Display Panel

Removing the Camera Module

Replacing the Camera Module

Removing the Power-Adapter Port

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

Flashing the BIOS

Table of Contents

Before Working Inside Your Computer

After Working Inside Your Computer

Removing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

Removing the Memory Module(S)

Removing the I/O Board

Removing the Speakers

Removing the Camera Module