Dell 1737 - Studio - Laptop User manual

SETUP GUIDE

Model PP31L

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your

computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you

how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft®Windows®operating systems

are not applicable.

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Pentium

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Blu-ray Disc

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January 2009 P/N F174H Rev. A01

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . 5

Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting the Network Cable

(optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning on Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . 10

Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28

Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 36

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Contents

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .43

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 46

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

This section provides information about setting

up your Studio 1737 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 to

place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your Studio

computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent

overheating ensure that you leave at least

10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a

minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on all other sides. You

should never put your computer in an enclosed

space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is

powered on.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into,

or allow dust to accumulate in the air

vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer

in a low-airflow environment, such as

a closed briefcase, while it is running.

Restricting the airflow can damage the

computer or cause a fire.The computer

turns on the fan when the computer gets

hot. Fan noise is normal and does not

indicate a problem with the fan or the

computer.

NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp

objects on the computer may result in

permanent damage to the computer.

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 incompatible

cable or improperly connecting the cable

to a power strip or electrical outlet may

cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the

AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp

the connector, not the cable itself, and pull

firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to

the cable.

NOTE: Connect the power cord to the

adapter firmly and ensure that the light on

the adapter is on when you turn on power.

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Connecting the Network Cable

(optional)

To use a wired network connection, plug in the

network cable.

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Turning on Your Studio Laptop

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