Dell Studio C547M- User Manual

5 This section provides information about setting up your Studio 14z laptop and connecting peripherals. 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 ai...

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. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E or PA-12 with your computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Howev...

7 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. Press the Power Button

8 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Microsoft ® 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 ...

10 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on: Press <Fn><F2> or press the 1. key on the keyboard. The Wireless icon appears at the bottom right of the screenSelect one of the following: 2. Enable Bluetooth – Enabl...

14 Your Studio 14z 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 Using Your Studio Laptop 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

18 Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5

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

22 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll – Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left.To scroll up and down: Move a finger up or down in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touch pa...

23 Using Your Studio Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom – Allows you to zoom in or out. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom in. To zoom out: Move a finger...

24 Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard control media playback. To use the media controls, press the required key.You can configure the media control keys using the Function Key Behavior in the System Setup utility . The options in the Function K...

26 Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds a camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Left digital array microphone – Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity light ...

27 Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers.WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the...

28 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...

31 This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 38 or “Contacting Dell” on page 55. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Man...

32 Solving Problems If available, install memory modules of the • same type in your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see • “Contacting Dell” on page 55). Three beeps — Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 55). Four beeps — RAM Read/Write failure En...

33 Solving Problems Wired ConnectionsIf the network connection is lost — The cable is loose or damaged. Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in • and not damaged. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information ...

34 Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding — The display may not be responding. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. If the power light is blinking white — The computer is in standby mode. Move the pointer using t...

35 Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems — Ensure that you are following the memory • installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com ). Check if the memory module is compatible • with your computer. Your computer supports DDR3 memor...

38 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 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...

41 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Click 1. Start → Help and Suppor...

44 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 retur...

45 Restoring Your Operating System CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell ™ computer to the Windows C...

47 Restoring Your Operating System Click 7. Next . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel . Select the checkbox to confirm that you 8. want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the...

49 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. 31 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See the 2. Dell Technology Guide for more tr...

50 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 54 and then see...

51 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...

52 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...

53 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: Call Dell to obtain a Return Material 1. Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box.For the telephone number t...

54 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 ...

55 Getting Help a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic • code:Description of problem and troubleshooting • procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (80...

56 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 notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Driv...

58 Specifications System Model Studio 14z 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 ...

66 Appendix 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 mus...

67 A AC adapter size and weight 64 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 30 C calling Dell 54 CDs, playing and creating 28 chipset 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5conserving energy 29 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 customizing your desktop 29 your energy settings 29...