Dell Inspiron 17 Operation and maintenance manual

Inspiron 17
7000 Series 2-in-1
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Inspiron 17-7778
Regulatory Model: P30E
Regulatory Type: P30E001

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss
of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
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2016-05
Rev. A01

Contents
Set up your computer................................................................. 5
Views..............................................................................................8
Front................................................................................................................... 8
Left......................................................................................................................8
Right................................................................................................................... 9
Base.................................................................................................................. 10
Display...............................................................................................................11
Modes............................................................................................................... 12
Notebook....................................................................................................12
Tablet.......................................................................................................... 12
Stand........................................................................................................... 12
Tent.............................................................................................................13
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Specifications............................................................................. 14
Dimensions and weight................................................................................... 14
System information..........................................................................................14
Memory............................................................................................................ 14
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................15
Communications..............................................................................................15
Video.................................................................................................................15
Audio.................................................................................................................16
Storage............................................................................................................. 16
Media-card reader........................................................................................... 16
Keyboard.......................................................................................................... 16
Camera............................................................................................................. 17
Touch pad.........................................................................................................17
Power adapter.................................................................................................. 17
Display.............................................................................................................. 18
Battery.............................................................................................................. 18
Computer environment...................................................................................19
Keyboard shortcuts...................................................................20
Getting help and contacting Dell...........................................22
Self-help resources..........................................................................................22
Contacting Dell................................................................................................23
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Set up your computer
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
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2 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup:
a) Enable security and Dell updates.
b) Connect to a wireless network.
c) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
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3 Explore Dell resources on your desktop.
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
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Views
Front
1Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light
Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity.
NOTE: Press Fn+H to toggle this light between power and battery-
status light and hard-drive activity light.
Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
Power and battery-status light
Indicates the power and battery-charge status
Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more
than 5% charge.
Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than
5% charge.
Off
– Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
– Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5%
charge.
– Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off
Left
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1Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and
charge the battery.
2USB Type-C port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, external
displays, and so on. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Supports Power Delivery that allows two-way power supply between
devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.
NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard
USB and DisplayPort devices.
3HDMI port
Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and
audio output.
4USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
PowerShare allows you to charge your USB devices even when your
computer is turned off.
NOTE: If your computer is powered off or in hibernate state, you
must connect the power adapter to charge your devices using the
PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup
program.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is
powered off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer
to charge the device.
5Headset port
Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headset (headphone and
microphone combo).
Right
1Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off or in sleep state.
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Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power
Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
2Volume-control buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
3Media-card reader
Reads from and writes to media cards.
4USB 2.0 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
5Security-cable slot
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your
computer.
Base
1Left-click area
Press to left-click.
2Touch pad
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Move your finger on the touch pad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to
left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
3Right-click area
Press to right-click.
Display
1Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
2Infrared emitter
Emits infrared light that enables infrared camera to sense depth and track
motion.
3Infrared camera
Allows you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. Depth-
sensing feature of the camera enhances security when paired with
Windows Hello.
4Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
5Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
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6Service tag location
The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell
service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
Modes
Notebook
Tablet
Stand
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Tent
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Specifications
Dimensions and weight
Height 22.10 mm (0.87 in)
Width 412.50 mm (16.24 in)
Depth 277.50 mm (10.92 in)
Weight 2.94 kg (6.49 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your
laptop varies depending on the
configuration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.
System information
Computer model Inspiron 17-7778
Processor • 6th Generation Intel Core i5
• 6th Generation Intel Core i7
Chipset Integrated in processor
Memory
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed 2133 MHz
Configurations supported 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB
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Ports and connectors
External:
USB • One USB Type-C port
• One USB 3.0 port with
PowerShare
• One USB 2.0 port
Audio/Video • One HDMI port
• One headset (headphone and
microphone combo) port
Internal:
M.2 Card One M.2 slot for SSD card
Communications
Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Miracast
• Intel WiDi
Video
Integrated Discrete
Controller Intel HD Graphics 520 NVIDIA GeForce 940M
Memory Shared system memory • 2 GB DDR5
• 4 GB DDR5
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Audio
Controller Realtek ALC3234CG with Waves
MaxxAudio Pro
Speakers Two
Output • Average – 2 W
• Peak – 2.5 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones in camera
assembly
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys and
volume-control buttons
Storage
Interface SATA 6 Gbps
Solid-state drive • M.2 drive
• 2.5-inch drive
Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive
Media-card reader
Type One SD card slot
Keyboard
Type Backlit keyboard
Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have
two symbols on them. These keys
can be used to type alternate
characters or to perform secondary
functions. To type the alternate
character, press Shift and the desired
key. To perform secondary functions,
press Fn and the desired key.
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NOTE: You can define the
primary behavior of the function
keys (F1–F12) by changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS
setup program.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Camera
Resolution • Still image: 0.92 megapixel
• Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees
Touch pad
Resolution • Horizontal: 1260
• Vertical: 960
Dimensions • Height: 80 mm (3.15 in)
• Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Power adapter
Type 65 W
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.60 A/1.70 A
Output current (continuous) 3.34 A
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Temperature range: Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
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Display
Type 17.3-inch FHD touch screen
Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080
Pixel pitch 0.1989 mm
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 360 degrees
Controls Brightness can be controlled using
shortcut keys
Height 252.50 mm (9.94 in)
Width 400 mm (15.75 in)
Diagonal 439.42 mm (17.30 in)
Battery
Type • 3-cell 42 WHr smart lithium ion
• 4-cell 56 WHr smart lithium ion
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can
significantly reduce under certain power-intensive
conditions.
Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Temperature range:
Storage
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Coin-cell battery CR-2032
3 cell 4 cell
Weight (maximum) 0.20 kg (0.44 lb) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
Voltage 11.40 VDC 15.20 VDC
Width 97.15 mm (3.82 in) 98.20 mm (3.87 in)
Depth 184.15 mm (7.25 in) 233.37 mm (9.19 in)
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Height 5.90 mm (0.23 in) 5.90 mm (0.23 in)
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to
95°F)
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F
to 149°F)
Relative humidity
(maximum)
10% to 90% (non-
condensing)
0% to 95% (non-
condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 110 G†160 G‡
Altitude (maximum) –15.20 m to 3048 m (–
50 ft to 10,000 ft)
–15.20 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.
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Keyboard shortcuts
Icons Description
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous track/chapter
Play/Pause
Play next track/chapter
Switch to external display
Search
Toggle keyboard backlight
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn off/on wireless
Toggle scroll lock
Toggle Fn-key lock
Pause/Break
Sleep
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