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Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer

Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.

Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.

Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.

Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.

Packing the Computer

Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place.

Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you.

Shut down the computer.

Disconnect the AC adapter.

NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display.

Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.

Use the optional Dell carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.

Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.

NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August 2009 P/N DT549 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery Performance Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer External keyboard problems 121 137 Adding and Replacing PartsDell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Technical Support and Customer Service Glossary Contents Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationSetup Diagram Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Keyboard status lights V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Eject button Optical drive Audio connectors Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Hi Speed-SD Hi Density-SD Back View USB connectorD E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Air vents Hard drive About Your Computer Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterWindows Easy Transfer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power State Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons CD player includes the following basic buttonsPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BDTo copy the CD, DVD, or BD Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD MediaDVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume Using Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Installing a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksWireless Local Area Network Setting Up a NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Page Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on101 102 103 Dell Support Dell Support Center105 DellConnectPC TuneUp Network AssistantPC CheckUp 106Optical drive problems Drive ProblemsHardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE driveHard drive problems 109 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems110 Error Messages111 Do not use these characters in filenames112 113 114 Drive and try again ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 115Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems 117 Unexpected charactersComputer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 119Other software problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Network Problems121 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems123 Scanner Problems Printer Problems124 No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display Problems127 Glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is difficult to readDrivers What is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable 129Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities130 131 Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways133 Using Windows Vista System Restore 135 Troubleshooting Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 139 Hard Drive140 Removing the Hard Drive141 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Hinge Cover143 Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard KeyboardLift and remove the keyboard 145146 Replacing the KeyboardReplace the four screws on the top of the keyboard Memory147 Removing the Dimm a Memory Module 149 Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module150 Removing the Dimm B Memory Module151 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 153 Subscriber Identity ModuleWireless Mini Cards 155 Removing a Wlan CardDisconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card 157 Replacing a Wlan CardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 159 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan cardReplacing a Wwan Card 161 Removing a Wpan CardReplacing a Wpan Card Flash Cache ModuleRemoving the FCM 163 Replacing the FCMRemoving the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Card Coin-Cell Battery165 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatterySlide the battery out of the mylar sleeve 167 Dell QuickSet Features168 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 169Traveling by Air Travel Tips170 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help171 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech Service173 Problems With Your Order 175 Before You Call176 177 Contacting Dell178 179 Specifications180 USB 181Lvds 182WXGA+ 183184 185 186 Appendix Using the System Setup Program187 System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDD 188189 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDDComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Touch Pad191 Media Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only192 FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B194 Macrovision Product Notice195 Glossary196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 IndexIndex 215 End User License Agreement Icons Ergonomics informationIndex 217 Index 219 220
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1720 specifications

The Dell 1720 and 1520 printers represent a significant milestone in the world of printing technology, catering primarily to small businesses and office settings. Both models are monochrome laser printers, renowned for their ability to deliver high-quality prints with exceptional speed and efficiency.

The Dell 1720 is designed with performance in mind, boasting a print speed of up to 33 pages per minute, making it ideal for high-volume printing environments. Equipped with a 400 MHz processor and 64 MB of memory, it ensures fast processing of complex documents, thereby reducing wait times for users. Its maximum print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi guarantees crisp, clear text and sharp graphics, suitable for professional presentations and reports.

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With a range of features including reliable performance, energy efficiency, and robust print quality, the Dell 1720 and 1520 remain popular choices among small to medium-sized businesses seeking dependable monochrome printing solutions.