Dell XPS 17 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell XPS 17. We have 5 Dell XPS 17 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Setup Manual, Setting Up And Using, Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Dell XPS 17 Owner's Manual (190 pages)

Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual Model PP05XB

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.65 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 A Tour of Your Computer

15
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  15
- Front View
  16
- Left Side View
  20
- Right Side View
  21
- Back View
  23
- Bottom View
  26
2 Setting up Your Computer

29
3 Using the Display

37
- Adjusting Brightness
  37
- Switching the Video Image
  37
- Setting Display Resolution
  38
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

39
- Numeric Keypad
  39
- Key Combinations
  40
  - System Functions
    40
  - Battery
    40
  - CD or DVD Tray
    40
  - Display Functions
    40
  - Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Function
    40
  - Power Management
    41
  - Speaker Functions
    41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    41
- Touch Pad
  42
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    42
5 Using a Battery

43
- Battery Performance
  43
- Checking the Battery Charge
  44
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    44
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    44
  - Charge Gauge
    44
  - Low-Battery Warning
    45
- Conserving Battery Power
  45
- Power Management Modes
  45
  - Standby Mode
    45
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  47
- Charging the Battery
  47
- Replacing the Battery
  47
- Storing a Battery
  48
6 Dell™ Quickset Features

49
7 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

51
8 Using Cards

71
- Expresscards
  71
- Media Memory Cards
  74
  - Installing a Media Memory Card
    74
  - Removing a Media Memory Card
    75
- Smart Cards
  76
  - Installing a Smart Card
    76
9 Setting up a Home and Office Network

79
10 Securing Your Computer

87
- Security Cable Lock
  87
- Passwords
  87
- Computer Tracking Software
  88
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  88
11 Troubleshooting

89
- Dell Technical Update Service
  89
- Dell Diagnostics
  89
- Dell Support Utility
  92
- Drive Problems
  93
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  94
- Error Messages
  96
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  99
- Keyboard Problems
  100
  - External Keyboard Problems
    100
  - Unexpected Characters
    100
- Lockups and Software Problems
  101
- Memory Problems
  103
- Network Problems
  103
  - General
    103
  - Mobile Broadband Network
    103
- Expresscard Problems
  104
- Power Problems
  105
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    106
  - Docking Power Considerations
    106
- Printer Problems
  106
- Scanner Problems
  107
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  107
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    107
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    107
  - No Sound from Headphones
    108
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  108
- Video and Display Problems
  109
- Drivers
  110
  - What Is a Driver
    110
  - Identifying Drivers
    110
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    111
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  112
- Restoring Your Operating System
  113
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    113
  - Using the Operating System CD
    114
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

117
- Before You Begin
  117
  - Recommended Tools
    117
  - Turning off Your Computer
    117
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    118
- Hard Drive
  119
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    121
- Memory
  121
- Modem
  124
- Mini-Card
  126
- Hinge Cover
  129
- Keyboard
  130
- Coin-Cell Battery
  131
- Optical Drive
  132
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  133
13 Traveling with Your Computer

135
- Identifying Your Computer
  135
- Packing the Computer
  135
- Travel Tips
  136
  - Traveling by Air
    136
14 Specifications

137
15 Getting Help

145
- Obtaining Assistance
  145
  - Online Services
    145
  - Autotech Service
    146
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    146
  - Support Service
    146
- Problems with Your Order
  147
- Product Information
  147
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  147
- Before You Call
  147
16 Appendix

149
- Using the System Setup Program
  149
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    149
  - System Setup Screen
    149
  - Commonly Used Options
    150
- Cleaning Your Computer
  151
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    151
  - Touch Pad
    151
  - Cds and Dvds
    151
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  152
  - FCC Class B
    152
- Macrovision Product Notice
  153
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  153
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    153
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    154
17 Contacting Dell

155
Glossary

173
Index

185

Dell XPS 17 Setup Manual (110 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.42 MB

Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your XPS Laptop

9
- Before Setting up Your Computer
  9
- Connect the AC Adapter
  10
- Connect the Network Cable
  11
- (Optional)
  11
- Press the Power Button
  12
- Set up Microsoft Windows
  13
- Create System Recovery Media
  14
- (Recommended)
  14
- Install the SIM Card (Optional)
  16
- Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
  18
- Set up Wireless Display (Optional)
  20
- Set up the TV Tuner (Optional)
  21
- Set up Stereoscopic 3D (Optional)
  22
- Set up 3D TV (Optional)
  23
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
  25
Using Your XPS Laptop

28
- Right View Features
  28
- Left View Features
  32
- Back View Features
  34
- Features
  36
- Status Lights and Indicators
  40
- Disabling Battery Charging
  41
- Touch Pad Gestures
  42
- Multimedia Control Keys
  44
- Control Strip Features
  46
- Using the Optical Drive
  48
- Display Features
  50
- Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)
  52
- Removing and Replacing
  54
- The Battery
  54
  - Software Features
    56
  - Dell Datasafe Online Backup
    57
  - NVIDIA Optimus Technology
    58
  - (Optional)
    58
  - NVIDIA 3DTV Play
    59
  - Dell Stage
    63
  - Free Fall Sensor
    64
Solving Problems

65
- Beep Codes
  65
- Touch Screen Problems
  66
- Network Problems
  67
- Power Problems
  68
- Memory Problems
  69
- Lockups and Software Problems
  70
Using Support Tools

72
- Dell Support Center
  72
- My Dell Downloads
  73
- Hardware Troubleshooter
  74
- Dell Diagnostics
  74
Restoring Your Operating System

79
- System Restore
  80
- Dell Datasafe Local Backup
  81
- System Recovery Media
  83
- Dell Factory Image Restore
  84
Getting Help

86
- Technical Support and Customer
  87
- Service
  87
- Dellconnect
  87
- Online Services
  88
- Automated Order-Status Service
  89
- Product Information
  89
- Returning Items for Repair under Warranty or for Credit
  90
- Before You Call
  91
- Contacting Dell
  93
Finding more Information and Resources

94
Specifications

96
- Media Card Reader
  98
- Touch Pad
  101
Appendix

103
- Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)
  103
Index

104

Dell XPS 17 Setup Manual (106 pages)

XPS Series

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.45 MB

Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your XPS Laptop

9
- Before Setting up Your Computer
  9
- Connect the AC Adapter
  10
- Connect the Network Cable
  11
- (Optional)
  11
- Press the Power Button
  12
- Set up Microsoft Windows
  13
- Create System Recovery Media
  14
- (Recommended)
  14
- Install the SIM Card (Optional)
  16
- Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
  18
- Set up Wireless Display (Optional)
  20
- Set up the TV Tuner (Optional)
  21
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
  22
Using Your XPS Laptop

24
- Right View Features
  24
- Left View Features
  28
- Back View Features
  30
- Features
  32
- Status Lights and Indicators
  36
- Disabling Battery Charging
  37
- Touch Pad Gestures
  38
- Multimedia Control Keys
  40
- Control Strip Features
  42
- Using the Optical Drive
  44
- Display Features
  46
- Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)
  48
- Removing and Replacing the Battery
  50
- Software Features
  52
- Dell Datasafe Online Backup
  53
- NVIDIA Optimus Technology
  54
- Free Fall Sensor
  55
  - Dell Dock (Optional)
    56
  - Dell Stage (Optional)
    57
Solving Problems

59
- Beep Codes
  59
- Troubleshooting
  59
- Touch Screen Problems
  60
- Network Problems
  61
- Power Problems
  62
- Memory Problems
  63
- Lockups and Software Problems
  64
Using Support Tools

66
- Dell Support Center
  66
- My Dell Downloads
  67
- System Messages
  67
- Hardware Troubleshooter
  69
- Dell Diagnostics
  69
Restoring Your Operating

74
System

74
- System Restore
  75
- Dell Datasafe Local Backup
  76
- System Recovery Media
  78
- Dell Factory Image Restore
  79
Getting Help

81
- Technical Support and Customer
  82
- Service
  82
- Dellconnect
  82
- Online Services
  83
- Automated Order-Status Service
  84
- Product Information
  84
- Returning Items for Repair under
  85
- Warranty or for Credit
  85
- Before You Call
  87
- Contacting Dell
  89
Finding more Information and Resources

90
Specifications

92
- Media Card Reader
  94
- Touch Pad
  97
Appendix

99
- Macrovision Product Notice
  99
- Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)
  100
Index

101

Dell XPS 17 Setting Up And Using (32 pages)

Setting Up and Using 3D TV

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.38 MB

Using NVIDIA 3DTV Play
3
Configuration Et Utilisation de la TV 3D
9
Utilisation de NVIDIA 3DTV Play
11
Cyberlink Powerdvd
27
NVIDIA 3DTV Play
30
Nvidia 3D Vision
30

Dell XPS 17 Frequently Asked Questions Manual (8 pages)

NVIDIA 3D TV

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.27 MB

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Dell XPS 17 Owner's Manual (190 pages)

Table of Contents

1 A Tour of Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using the Display

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

5 Using a Battery

6 Dell™ Quickset Features

7 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

8 Using Cards

9 Setting up a Home and Office Network

10 Securing Your Computer

11 Troubleshooting

12 Adding and Replacing Parts

13 Traveling with Your Computer

14 Specifications

15 Getting Help

16 Appendix

17 Contacting Dell

Glossary

Index

Dell XPS 17 Setup Manual (110 pages)

Table of Contents

Setting up Your XPS Laptop

Using Your XPS Laptop

Solving Problems

Using Support Tools

Restoring Your Operating System

Getting Help

Finding more Information and Resources

Specifications

Appendix

Index

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Table of Contents

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Using Your XPS Laptop

Solving Problems

Using Support Tools

Restoring Your Operating

System

Getting Help

Finding more Information and Resources

Specifications

Appendix

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