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Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 109 Error Messages 110 ExpressCard Problems 115 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 116 Keyboard Problems 116 External keyboard problems 116 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 118 The computer does...
Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 109 Error Messages 110 ExpressCard Problems 115 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 116 Keyboard Problems 116 External keyboard problems 116 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 118 The computer does...
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... 172 Online Services 172 AutoTech Service 173 Automated Order-Status Service 173 Problems With Your Order 174 Product Information 174 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 174 Before You Call 175 Contacting Dell 177 16 Specifications 179 A Appendix 187 Using the System Setup Program... 187 Viewing the System Setup Screen 188 System Setup Screen 188 Commonly Used Options 188 Cleaning Your Computer 190 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 190 Touch Pad 191...
... 172 Online Services 172 AutoTech Service 173 Automated Order-Status Service 173 Problems With Your Order 174 Product Information 174 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 174 Before You Call 175 Contacting Dell 177 16 Specifications 179 A Appendix 187 Using the System Setup Program... 187 Viewing the System Setup Screen 188 System Setup Screen 188 Commonly Used Options 188 Cleaning Your Computer 190 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 190 Touch Pad 191...
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... from the numbered list. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close...
... from the numbered list. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close...
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... System Setup Program" on page 99). HA R D - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 187). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, try another drive. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E 0 - The hard drive does not...
... System Setup Program" on page 99). HA R D - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 187). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, try another drive. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E 0 - The hard drive does not...
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...be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be corrupted. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Memory" on page 147). ..., see "Memory" on page 147). The computer cannot find the hard drive. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I N T E R R U P T - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see the software documentation.
...be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be corrupted. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Memory" on page 147). ..., see "Memory" on page 147). The computer cannot find the hard drive. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I N T E R R U P T - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see the software documentation.
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...Some cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be listed. If the card supports this feature. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E...Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I B L E . WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell...
...Some cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be listed. If the card supports this feature. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E...Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I B L E . WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. External keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Shut down the computer, disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to continue the desired action. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. External keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Shut down the computer, disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to continue the desired action. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting...
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..." on page 99). Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Troubleshooting 117 Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on...
..." on page 99). Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Troubleshooting 117 Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on...
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... CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword program compatibility wizard in the Product Information Guide. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF... in this section, follow the safety instructions in Windows Help and Support. 118 Troubleshooting Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of Windows.
... CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword program compatibility wizard in the Product Information Guide. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF... in this section, follow the safety instructions in Windows Help and Support. 118 Troubleshooting Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of Windows.
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... are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology ... digital content that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to ...
... are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology ... digital content that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to ...
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...-ray Disc, 58-59, 61, 107 boot sequence, 188 brightness adjusting, 45 C carnet, 170 CD about, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 107 drive problems, 107 Check Disk, 108 cleaning display, 190 keyboard, 190 media, 192 mouse, 191 touch pad, 191 coin-cell battery replacing, 165 computer crashes, 118-119 restore to previous operating...
...-ray Disc, 58-59, 61, 107 boot sequence, 188 brightness adjusting, 45 C carnet, 170 CD about, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 107 drive problems, 107 Check Disk, 108 cleaning display, 190 keyboard, 190 media, 192 mouse, 191 touch pad, 191 coin-cell battery replacing, 165 computer crashes, 118-119 restore to previous operating...
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...ExpressCards, 79 blanks, 79, 81, 83 installing, 80 removing, 81 I icons adjusting the size, 167 IEEE 1394 connector description, 30 problems, 116 installing, 155 Internet connection about, 35 options, 35 setting up, 36 F FCM. See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module, 162... H hard drive description, 27, 34 problems, 108 replacing, 139 returning to Dell, 142 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 99 Hardware Troubleshooter, 132 hinge cover removing, 143 K keyboard numeric keypad, 41 problems, 116 removing, 145 shortcuts, 41 keyboard status lights description, 26 keypad numeric, 41 L labels...
...ExpressCards, 79 blanks, 79, 81, 83 installing, 80 removing, 81 I icons adjusting the size, 167 IEEE 1394 connector description, 30 problems, 116 installing, 155 Internet connection about, 35 options, 35 setting up, 36 F FCM. See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module, 162... H hard drive description, 27, 34 problems, 108 replacing, 139 returning to Dell, 142 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 99 Hardware Troubleshooter, 132 hinge cover removing, 143 K keyboard numeric keypad, 41 problems, 116 removing, 145 shortcuts, 41 keyboard status lights description, 26 keypad numeric, 41 L labels...
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... up, 37 USB, 38 problems blue screen, 119 CD drive, 107 CD-RW drive, 107 computer crashes, 118-119 computer does not start up, 118 computer stops responding, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 99 Dell MediaDirect, 119 drives, 107 DVD drive, 107 error messages, 110 hard drive, 108 IEEE 1394 connector, 116 keyboard, 116 lockups, 118...
... up, 37 USB, 38 problems blue screen, 119 CD drive, 107 CD-RW drive, 107 computer crashes, 118-119 computer does not start up, 118 computer stops responding, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 99 Dell MediaDirect, 119 drives, 107 DVD drive, 107 error messages, 110 hard drive, 108 IEEE 1394 connector, 116 keyboard, 116 lockups, 118...
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... other countries. Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual... Before You Begin ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Hinge Cover Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Keyboard...problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron...
... other countries. Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual... Before You Begin ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Hinge Cover Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Keyboard...problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron...