Dell 1745 - Manual

5 This section provides information about setting up your Studio 1745/1747 laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.Restricting airflow around your Stu...

6 Setting Up Your Studio 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 incompatibl...

8 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button

9 Setting Up Your Studio 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 screens will take y...

14 Setting Up Your Studio 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 the Dell we...

15 Setting Up Your Studio 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 setup your connection to a wireless route...

16 Setting Up Your Studio 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have a se...

18 Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1745/1747 laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 6 5 7

22 Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

26 Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 3 1

28 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Pan – Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Move two fingers in the desired direction to pan scroll the selected object. Auto ...

29 Using Your Studio Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: Pinch – Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the touch pad. To zoom in : Move two fingers apart to enla...

30 Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media controls can be accessed using the media control keys on the keyboard or the touch sensitive media controls located above the keyboard. Media Control Keys You can configure the keyboard media control keys using the Function Key Behavior in the Sys...

32 Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds a camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 4 5 3

34 Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on your Studio laptop converts your computer into an interactive display. Dell Touch Zone To launch the Dell Touch Zone software click Start → Dell Touch Zone. You can access the following features in the Dell Tou...

36 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of these gestures may not work outside the Dell Touch Zone software. Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Pinch – Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bring...

38 Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch

40 Using Your Studio Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . FastAccess facial recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial reco...

41 Using Your Studio Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).You...

43 Using Your Studio Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows Vista ® NOTE: The following steps are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell ™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Click 1. Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → W...

44 Using Your Studio Laptop Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state caused by accidental laptop drops. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is placed in a safe state to protect against damage to the read/w...

45 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 52 or “Contacting Dell” on page 73. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Se...

46 Solving Problems Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following repetitive beep codes help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support websit...

47 Solving Problems Seven beeps — Processor failure Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 73). Eight beeps — Display failure Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 73). Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wir...

48 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. Reseat the power cable into both the • power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet.If the computer is plugged into a power strip, • ensure that the power strip is...

49 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. If necessary, install additional memo...

50 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. ...

52 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...

53 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...

56 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 50 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drive...

60 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...

61 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The 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 the computer ...

62 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore WARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Fact...

63 Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo 1. appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the ...

64 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the prob...

65 Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Save and close any open files and exit a...

66 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. 45 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See the 2. Dell Technology Guid...

67 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff use computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.To contact Dell’s support service, see “Before You Call” on page 71 and then see...

68 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...

69 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...

70 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 ...

71 Getting Help Pack the equipment to be returned in the 6. original (or equivalent) packing materials. NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C....

73 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...

74 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 laptop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers an...

76 System Model Dell Studio 1745/1747 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and sele...

77 Specifications Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel Express GM 45Mobile Intel 5 Series Discrete GFX Data bus width 64 bit DRAM bus width dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses Processor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 2 MB Graphics bus PCI-E x16 ExpressCard ExpressCard controller Intel I...

78 Specifications Memory Memory module connector two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Memory type 1067/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 Minimum memory configuration 2 GB Maximum memory configuration 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manua...

80 Specifications Audio Audio type JBL 2.1 channel with SRS enhanced audio Audio controller IDT 92HD73C Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Internal Interface Intel High Definition Audio Speaker two 1.5 watt main speakers and one 3.0 watt subwoofer, for a total system ...

81 Specifications Display Dimensions: Height 214.81 mm (8.46 inches) Width 381.89 mm (15.04 inches) Diagonal 439.42 mm (17.3 inches) Maximum resolution HD+: 1600 x 900 FHD: 1920 x 1080 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 140° Luminance HD+: 220 nitsFHD: 300 nits (both 72% and 90% CG) D...

82 Specifications Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 102 (U.S. and Canada); 103 (Europe); 106 (Japan); 105 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size : Width 100-mm (3.9-inches) sensor-active area Height 56-mm (2.2-inches) rectangle Batter...

84 Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current 65 W 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse)3.34 A (continuous) 90 W 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse)4.62 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adap...

85 Specifications AC Adapter 65 W (Auto Air Adapter) Height 15 mm (0.5 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Depth 127 mm (5.0 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) Temperature range : Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –40° to 70°C (–40° to 158°F) Physical Height 28 mm to 40 mm (1.10 i...

86 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% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates us...

87 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...

88 Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 43 C calling Dell 71 CDs, playing and creating 41 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5computer stand 6 connect(ing) to the Internet 9 conserving energy 42 Contacting Dell online 73 customer service 67 customizing your desktop 41 your energ...