Dell pp33l- Manual

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

7 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Check the Wireless Switch If you plan to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the “On” position. Using The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Off - ...

9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button

10 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista ® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through sev...

14 Your Studio 1536/1537 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device Status Lights The device status lights located on top of the keyboard provide information for wireless communication. 1 2 3 1 WiFi status light – Tur...

16 Using Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6

18 Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 12 11 10

26 Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection then fade away. Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or ...

27 Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) – Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 C...

29 Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will damage the drive. NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Place the disc in the center of the disc slot, with th...

30 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 . Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentation...

32 Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost — The wireless switch may be off. To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - Off - On — The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on th...

33 Solving Problems Yellow — A good connection exists between • a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. Off — The computer is not detecting a • physical connection to the network. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light d...

34 Solving Problems If the power light is blinking amber — The computer is receiving electrical power, but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. You may have to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Servic...

35 Solving Problems Check if the memory module is compatible • with your computer. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see “Basic Specifications” on page 56. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell • Diagnostics” on page 39). Rese...

37 Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com . Click the icon in the taskbar to run the application....

39 Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see “Contacting Dell” on page 52 for assistance). USB over current error — Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to function properly. Use an exter...

42 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. Dell • Factory Image Restore retu...

43 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Click 1. Start . In the 2. Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator t...

45 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. Click 9. Finish to reboot the system. Operating System Reinstallation B...

47 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. 32 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 39 for pr...

48 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 51 and then se...

49 Getting Help Dell Support e-mail addresses [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) [email protected] • (Asian/Pacific countries only) Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses [email protected] • (Asian/Pacific ...

50 Getting Help For the telephone number to call for your region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 52. Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com . For the telephone number to ...

51 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 (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the ...

52 Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic • code: Description...

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

56 Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1536/1537 This section provides basic 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 ...

67 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...

68 A AC adapter size and weight 64 , 65 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 49 B backups creating 31 C calling Dell 51 CDs, playing and creating 30 chipset 58 computer capabilities 30 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 31 Contacting Dell online 52 customer service 48 c...