Dell Studio PP39L User manual

SETUP GUIDE

Model PP39L

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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

computer.

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

you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING 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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Microsoft

Windows

Windows Vista

, and

Windows Vista

start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;

Bluetooth

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

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July 2009 P/N TD222 Rev. A00

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

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

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

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7

Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Install the SIM (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 12

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14

Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 24

Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 32

Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Free Fall Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Touch Screen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 48

Contents

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .57

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 60

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 65

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty

or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

This section provides information about setting

up your Studio 1557/1558 laptop.

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 inches) at the back of the computer

and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) 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.

WARNING: 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.

CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or

sharp objects on the computer may result

in permanent damage to the computer.

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 incompatible cable or

improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or

permanent damage to your computer.

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

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Press the Power Button

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