Dell Vostro 1720 laptop Quick Start Guide

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About Warnings

WARNING:

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.

Dell™ Vostro™ 1320/1520/1720

Setup and Features Information

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9 microphone (optional) camera (optional)

AC adapter connector wireless switch fingerprint reader (optional)

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4 camera light (optional) media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, and mute)

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USB connectors (3) optical device in media bay

10 contactless smart card reader

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11 touch pad 12 touch pad buttons (2)

13 power and battery charge status lights 14 keyboard

15 power button

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1 8-in-1 card reader slot

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USB connector network connector

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Vostro 1520

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10 contactless smart card reader (available in Japan only)

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15 power and battery charge status lights

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Vostro 1720

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17 power and battery charge status lights

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ExpressCard/54 slot cooling vents

AC Adapter connector

VGA connector

WARNING:

Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.

Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

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Quick Setup

WARNING:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING:

The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

CAUTION:

When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the

AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

NOTE:

Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet.

2 Connect the network cable.

3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard.

4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD player.

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5 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTE:

It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer.

Specifications

NOTE:

Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.

System Information

Processor type

Chipset

Intel

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Core™ 2 Duo (1.4–2.6 GHz)

Intel Celeron

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(1.8–2.0 GHz)

Intel Celeron Dual Core

(1.66 GHz–1.86 GHz)

Integrated Intel Cantiga GM45

Integrated Intel

PM45 c hipset

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Video

Video type integrated on system board discrete video card

Video controller

Integrated

Discrete

Intel integrated graphics

Vostro 1320 and 1520 — NVIDIA GeForce

9400 GS, 64 bit

Vostro 1720 — NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GS, 128 bit

Video memory

Integrated

Total system memory less than

512 MB

Total system memory greater than

512 MB

Discrete up to 64 MB video memory (shared) up to 256 MB video memory (shared)

Vostro 1320 and 1520 — 256 MB (64 bit)

Vostro 1720 — 512 MB (128 bit)

Battery

Type Vostro 1320 and Vostro 1520 — 4-cell, 6-cell, and

9-cell (smart lithium)

Vostro 1720 — 6-cell and 8-cell ( smart lithium)

Dimensions

Depth

4-cell, 6-cell, and 8-cell

9-cell

Height

4 cell and 6-cell

6 cell

6 cell and 8 cell

9-cell

50.3 mm (1.98 inches)

72.0 mm (2.835 inches)

Vostro 1320 —

Vostro 1520 —

Vostro 1720 —

19.9 mm (0.783 inch)

19.9 mm (0.783 inch)

20.2 mm (0.795 inch)

20.7 mm (0.815 inch)

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Battery (continued)

Voltage

4-cell and 8-cell

6-cell and 9- cell

Temperature range

Operating

Storage

Coin-cell battery

AC Adapter

Type

Input voltage

Input current (maximum)

Input frequency

Output current

65W

90 W

Rated output voltage

Temperature range

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Storage

Physical

Height

Width

14.8 V

11.1 V

0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)

-20° to 65° C (4° to 149° F)

CR-2032

65 W and 90 W

100–240 VAC

1.5 A

50–60 Hz

4.34 A (maximum at 4 second pulse)

3.34 A (continuous)

5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse)

4.62 A (continuous)

19.5 VDC

0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)

-40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F)

Vostro 1320 — 23.8 to 37.2 mm

(0.937 to1.465 inches)

Vostro 1520 — 26.2 to 38.0 mm

1.031 to 1.496 inches)

Vostro 1720 — 29.0 to 40.5 mm

(1.142 to 1.594 inches)

Vostro 1320 — 317.0 mm (12.480 inches)

Vostro 1520 — 357.0 mm (14.055 inches)

Vostro 1720 — 393.0 mm (15.472 inches)

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Physical (continued)

Depth Vostro 1320 — 243.2 mm (9.575 inches)

Vostro 1520 — 258.0 mm (10.157 inches)

Vostro 1720 — 286.0 mm (11.26 inches) with a 4-cell battery

Vostro 1520 — minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lbs) with a 6-cell battery

Vostro 1720 — minimum 3.41 kg (7.51 lbs) with an 8-cell battery

Environmental

Temperature range

Operating

Storage

Relative humidity (maximum)

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Storage

0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)

–40° to 65° C (–40° to 149° F)

10% to 90% (noncondensing)

5% to 95% (noncondensing)

Finding More Information And Resources

If you need to: See:

Find safety best practices information for your computer, review Warranty information,

Terms and Conditions(U.S only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information,

Ergonomics information, and End User

License Agreement.

The safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the

Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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