Dell Studio P479C- User Manual

7 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Studio 1435 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface t...

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

9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Turning on Your Studio laptop

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

14 Your Studio 1435 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device Status Lights 1 2 3 4 1 WiFi status light – Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. See “wireless on/off switch” on page 21 to quickly turn ...

16 Using Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ExpressCard slot – Provides support for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. Supports both 54 mm and 34 mm ExpressCards. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCard...

20 Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOTE: Do not uses non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will damage the drive. 12 cm 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher ™ Network Locator button Turn on the wireless switch and press this button for a few seconds to ...

23 Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 Caps Lock light – Turns on when using the Caps Lock key. 2 Analog Microphone – If you do not have the optional built-in camera with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for conferencing and chat. 3 Consumer IR – Allows cer...

26 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...

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

28 Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down th...

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. 12 cm NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Place the disc in the center of the disc slot, w...

32 This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 37 or “Contacting Dell” on page 52. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Man...

33 Solving Problems The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status: Green — A good connection exists between • a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Orange — A good connection exists between • a 100-Mb...

34 Solving Problems If the power light is blinking white — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer ...

35 Solving Problems Reseat the memory modules (see the • Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com ) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firml...

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....

38 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...

39 Using Support Tools If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure • that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.Enter system setup and ensure that the boot • sequence information is correct (see Dell Technology Guide on your computer or ...

40 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 56 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. N...

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 retur...

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 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...

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. 40 for pro...

48 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff uses 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 [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 countries only) [email protected] • (Canada only) Anonymous file transf...

50 Getting Help contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call. 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 ...

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 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...

56 Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1435 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 → Hel...

68 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...

69 Index A airflow, allowing 7 AutoTech 49 B backups creating 31 C calling Dell 51 CDs, playing and creating 29 computer capabilities 29 computer, setting up 7computer stand 8 connect(ing) to the Internet 11 conserving energy 30 Contacting Dell online 52 customer service 48 customizing your desktop ...