Dell Studio P02E001- User Manual

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 the Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windo...

10 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased the ...

16 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 at www.dell.com ...

17 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...

18 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...

20 Using Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Studio 1745/1747/1749 laptop. Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 6 5 7

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

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

30 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. To change the touch pad gestures settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the notification area of your desktop. Two-Finger Gestures Scroll — Allows you to scroll throu...

32 Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Controls The multimedia controls can be accessed using the multimedia control keys on the keyboard or the touch-sensitive multimedia controls located above the keyboard. Multimedia Control Keys You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using...

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

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

38 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...

39 Using Your Studio Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll features include: 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. Scroll Vertical — Allows...

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

42 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 at support.dell.com/manuals . FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Thi...

43 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 drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).You can ...

44 Using Your Studio Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. You can personalize the Dock by: Adding or removing icons • Grouping related icons into categories • Changing the color and location of the Dock • Ch...

45 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 accidentally dropping the computer. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is placed in a safe state to protect against damage to...

46 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 55 or “Contacting Dell” on page 77. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Se...

47 Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity — Calibrate the touch screen (see “Touch • Screen Calibration” on page 47)The touch screen may have foreign particles • (such as sticky notes) that are blocking the touch sensors. To remove these particles: Turn off the computer. ...

48 Solving Problems Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 77). NOTE: To replace pa...

49 Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. Check your wireless router to ensure it is • powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub)....

50 Solving Problems Orange (right) — A good connection exists – between a1000-Mbps network and the computer.Blinking yellow (left) — A network traffic – exists.Off — The computer is not detecting a – physical connection to the network. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only ...

52 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...

55 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...

56 Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Some of the software pre-installed on your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. This software is available at My Dell Downloads. From this website you can download available software for ...

59 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 52 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. ...

63 Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using th...

64 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 ...

65 Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Click 1. Start . In the search box...

66 Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files.Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: Backup and restore your computer to an • earlier operating...

67 Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be installed on your computer, if you ordered it at the time of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to: ...

68 Restoring Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer using the system recovery media: Insert the system recovery disc or USB key 1. and restart the computer.When the DELL 2. ™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...

69 Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer— inc...

71 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. 46 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See the 2. Dell Technology Guid...

72 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 76 and then see...

73 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...

74 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. If you have a ...

75 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 ...

76 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 bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the followin...

77 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 ...

78 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 67 run a diagnostic program for your computer “Dell Diagnostics” on page 59 reinstall system software “My Dell Downloads” on page 56 find more information about the Microsof...

80 Computer Model Dell Studio 1745/1747/1749 Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel Express GM45 (Studio 1745)Mobile Intel 5 Series Discrete GFX (Studio 1745)Mobile Intel 5 Series Express chipset PM55 (Studio 1747)Mobile Intel 5 Series Express chipset HM55 (Studio 1749) Computer Informatio...

81 Specifications Computer Model Studio 1745 Studio 1747 Studio 1749 Processor Processor type Intel ® Celeron ® Intel Pentium ® Dual-CoreIntel Core ™ 2 Duo Intel Core i7 (Quad-Core) Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 (Dual-Core) L1 cache 64 KB (32 KB for each core) 256 KB (64 KB for each core...

84 Specifications Memory Memory module connector two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Memory type 1066 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1745/1747/1749)1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1747) Minimum memory configuration 1 GB Maximum memory con...

85 Specifications Connectors Audio one microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connectors IEEE 1394a one 4-pin mini, non-powered connector Mini-Card one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, two half-size Mini-Card slots HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector...

86 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 ...

87 Specifications Display Dimensions: Height 214.81 mm (8.46 inches) Width 381.89 mm (15.04 inches) Diagonal 439.42 mm (17.30 inches) Maximum resolution HD+: 1600 x 900 FHD: 1920 x 1080 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 140° Luminance HD+: 220 nits (60% CG)FHD: 300 nits (92% CG) Disp...

88 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 Battery...

89 Specifications Battery 6-cell “smart” lithium ion Height 22.2 mm (0.87 inches) Width 206.0 mm (8.11 inches) Depth 56.7 mm (2.23 inches) Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) Charge time (approximate): 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Battery Operating time varies depending...

90 Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 2.50 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output power 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W Output current 65 W 3.34 A (co...

92 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...

93 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...

94 Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this document in accordance with the requirements of the Official Mexican Standard (NOM): Importer: Dell México S.A. de C.V.Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 1...

95 Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 76 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 72 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 72 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone ...