Dell 1764 - Manual

6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompati...

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup scr...

14 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell....

15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. To set up your connection to a wireless ro...

16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your...

18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 3 5 1 2 4 6 1 Audio out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects...

20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features 1 2 3 4 5 6

22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 4 1 2 3 1 Power indicator light — Indicates the following power states: Solid white — The computer is on. • Breathing white — The computer is in standby mode. • Off — The computer is off or in hibernate state. • 2 Hard drive indicator light — Turns o...

24 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4

26 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll — Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left. To scroll up and down: Move a finger up or down in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touch...

27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom — Allows you to zoom in or out.To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). To zoom out: Move a finger down in t...

28 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the Function Key Behavior in the System S...

30 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you are not using the optical drive. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc. The optical drive pl...

32 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features 3 1 2

34 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to derive the maximum backup time from your battery. This feature is enabled by default and is activated when you disconnect the AC power.Press <F3> to enable or disable the feature...

36 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals . Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentations, broch...

37 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the customizing options available in your operating system to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features on your desktop.To customize your desktop: Windows Vista ® Right-click an open area of the desk...

39 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up your data: Windows Vista Click 1. Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Back Up and Restore Center → Back up files . If the User Account Contro...

40 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. You can personalize the Dock by: Adding or removing icons • Grouping related icons into categories • Changing the color and location of the Dock • ...

41 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 48 or “Contacting Dell” on page 68. Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if there...

42 Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. Ensure that wireless is enabled (see “Enable • or Disable Wireless” on page 12).Check your wireless router to ensure it...

43 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power or battery indicator light is off — The computer is either turned off, in standby or hibernate mode, or not receiving power. Press the power button. The computer • resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode.Press a key on the keyboard, ...

45 Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message — Save and close any open files and exit any • open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.See the software documentation for • minimum memory requirements.Reseat the memory modules into the • c...

46 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding — End the program: Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously. 1. Click 2. ...

48 Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express ser...

49 Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a system message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue. NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the...

51 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Click 1. Start → Help and Suppor...

55 Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.De...

56 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left...

57 Restoring Your Operating System To undo the last System Restore: NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Click 1. Start . Click 2. All Pro...

61 Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 41 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See the 2. Dell Technology Guid...

62 Getting Help When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the dir...

63 Getting Help Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites: www.dell.com • www.dell.com/ap • (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp • (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com • (Europe only) www.dell.com/la • (Latin American and Caribbean countries) www.de...

64 Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com , or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the teleph...

65 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive and on any other storage device in the product. Remove any ...

66 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated- support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag. Locating Your Service Tag The Service Tag for your computer can be found ...

67 Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information ...

68 Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telep...

70 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system the Operating System disc run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall computer system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers ...

72 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals . NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the confi...

73 Basic Specifications Connectors Audio one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphone/speaker connector Mini-Card one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size Mini-Card slot HDMI one 19-pin connector Network one RJ45 connector USB four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors Video one 15-hole co...

74 Basic Specifications Display Type 17.3-inch HD WLED with TrueLife Height 214.81 mm (8.46 inches) Width 381.88 mm (15.03 inches) Diagonal 439.42 mm (17.3 inches) Battery 6-cell “smart” lithium ion Depth 53.1 mm (2.09 inches) Height 22.3 mm (0.88 inches) Width 274.5 mm (10.8 inches) Weight 0.35 kg ...

75 Basic Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current 3.34 A (65 W) (continuous)4....

76 Basic Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) Operating 10% to 90% (non condensing) Storage 5% to 95% (non condensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simula...

77 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be auth...

78 Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this document in accordance with the requirements of the Official Mexican Standard (NOM): Importer: Dell México S.A. de C.V.Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - F...

79 Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 23 specifications 75 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 18 B backup and recovery 39 backups creating 39 battery 6-cell 74 9-cell 74 coin-cell 74 light status 23 C camera 33 video resolution 73 CDs, playing and creating 36 chipset 72 computer ca...