Dell Studio 1537 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

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SETUP GUIDE

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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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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks of these materials used in this text:

Dell

, the

DELL

logo,

Wi-Fi Catcher

YOURS IS HERE,

and

DellConnect

are

trademarks of Dell Inc.;

Intel

, and

ore are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries; AMD, AMD Turion, Athlon, Sempron, ATI Radeon and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro

Devices, Inc.;

Microsoft

Windows

, and

Windows Vista

are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.;

Bluetooth

is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

and is used by Dell under license.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and

names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

July 2008 P/N F955H Rev. A00

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

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5

Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Check the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8

Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28

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

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

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Contents

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Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .42

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 45

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Finding More Information and

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

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

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

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

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

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

This section provides information about setting

up your Studio 1536/1537 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 airflow around your Studio

laptop 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.

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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.

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.

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Check the Wireless Switch

If you plan to use wireless connections, make

sure the wireless switch is in the “On” position.

Using The Wireless Switch

To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the

rear to the front of the computer until it clicks

into place.

- Off - On

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Connect the Network Cable

(optional)

If you plan to use a wired network connection,

plug in the network cable.

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