Dell Inspiron 1721 Manuals

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Dell Inspiron 1721 Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

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

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

Dell Inspiron 1721 Service Manual (69 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.17 MB

Wireless Sniffer Board
2
Audio Connector Board
3
Removing the Audio Connector Board
3
USB Connector Board
5
Modem Connector
6
Expresscard Cage
7
Removing the Modem Connector
7
Removing the Expresscard Cage
7
Computer Base
8
Removing the Computer Base
9
Replacing the Computer Base
9
Before You Begin
10
Recommended Tools
10
Before Working Inside Your Computer
10
Flashing the BIOS from a CD
12
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
12
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
14
Removing the Bluetooth Card
14
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
14
Using the Memory Card Reader
15
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
15
Installing a Memory Card
15
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
17
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
17
Removing the Processor Module
19
Replacing the Processor Module
20
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
22
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
22
Display Assembly
24
Removing the Display Assembly
24
Replacing the Display Assembly
25
Display Bezel
26
Removing the Display Bezel
26
Display Panel
27
Replacing the Display Bezel
27
Removing the Display Panel
27
Display Latch
28
Replacing the Display Panel
28
Removing the Display Latch
28
Replacing the Display Latch
30
Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
31
Removing the Fan
32
Replacing the Fan
32
Flash Cache Module (FCM)
34
Removing the FCM
34
Replacing the FCM
34
Removing the Graphics Card Assembly
35
Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly
35
Removing a Hard Drive
37
Replacing a Hard Drive
38
Removing the Hinge Cover
39
Replacing the Hinge Cover
39
Removing the Keyboard
40
Replacing the Keyboard
40
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
42
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
42
Removing a Memory Module
44
Replacing a Memory Module
45
Wireless Mini Cards
48
Removing a Mini Card
48
Wlan Card
52
Removing the Modem
54
Replacing the Modem
54
Removing the Optical Drive
56
Replacing the Optical Drive
56
Removing the Palm Rest
57
Replacing the Palm Rest
58
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
59
Expresscard Blanks
59
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
61
USB Connector
61
S-Video TV-Out Connector
61
Video Connector
61
Removing the Speaker Assembly
63
Replacing the Speaker Assembly
63
Removing the System Board Assembly
65
Replacing the System Board Assembly
66

Dell Inspiron 1721 Setting Up Your Computer (2 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.56 MB

Dell Inspiron 1721 Setting Up (2 pages)

Dell Laptop Setup Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.33 MB

Dell Inspiron 1721 Setup Manual (2 pages)

Dell Laptop Setup Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.29 MB

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Dell Inspiron 1721 Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Table of Contents

1 About Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using the Display

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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

Glossary

Index