Dell Studio XPS 1340- User Manual

5 Setting Up Your Studio XPS ™ Laptop This section provides information to help you set up your Studio XPS 1340 and connect the peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you have easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface t...

6 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Connect 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 worldwide power outlets. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatibl...

7 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Check the Wireless Control To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, gently touch the wireless control on the center control cover and then release. This control allows you to quickly turn off all your wireless radios (Bluetooth ® , WiFi, and WWAN), such ...

8 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

9 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Press the Power Control

10 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista ® Your computer is pre-configured 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 s...

12 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Select either 4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up , depending on how you want to connect: Choose a. Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or wireless technology connection.Choose b. Dial-up if you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or...

13 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ 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, sh...

14 Your computer has several indicators, controls, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device Status Lights Using Your Studio XPS ™ 1 2 3 4

16 Using Your Studio XPS™ Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

20 Using Your Studio XPS™ Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOTE: Do not connect devices to the DisplayPort connector and HDMI connector at the same time.

22 Using Your Studio XPS™ Display Features The display panel holds a camera and accompanying dual digital array microphones. 3 1 2 4 5 1 Display – Your display can vary based on the selection you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide ....

24 Using Your Studio XPS™ Computer Base and Keyboard Features 6 5 4 3 2 1

26 Using Your Studio XPS™ Backlit Keyboard/Touch Pad Brightness Settings – Press <Fn>< → > keys to toggle between the three lighting states (in the given order). The three lighting states are: full keyboard/touch pad brightness • no lighting • half keyboard/touch pad brightness • Touchpa...

29 This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 33 or “Contacting Dell” on page 47. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Man...

30 Solving Problems The link integrity light on the 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-Mbps network ...

31 Solving Problems On AC adapter: Solid white • – computer is powered on and battery is chargedBlinking white • – computer is in a standby state Memory Problems If you experience memory problems — Check if the memory module is compatible • with your computer. Your computer supports DDR3 memory. For...

33 Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information that 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...

34 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...

36 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 31 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.It is recommended that you print this procedure before you begin. NOT...

37 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...

38 System Restore Options NOTICE: 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 Classic vi...

40 System Restore Options 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 settings. Click 9. Finish to reboot the computer. Operating System Reinstallation Before yo...

42 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. 29 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 36 for pro...

43 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 46 and then se...

44 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 countries only) [emai...

45 Getting Help 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 call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see “Contacting Dell” on pag...

46 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 (The Service Tag and Express Service Code are displayed on the Dell Support...

47 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...

48 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...

50 Basic Specifications System Model Studio XPS 1340 This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . NOTE: Offering...

59 A airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 44 B backups creating 28 C calling Dell 46 CDs, playing and creating 27 chipset 51 computer capabilities 26 computer, setting up 5computer stand 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 27 contacting Dell online 47 customer service 43 customizing your des...