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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YOURS IS HERE,

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Microsoft

Windows

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Windows Vista

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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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October 2008 P/N H101K 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 Windows Vista®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 18

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 22

Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 31

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .38

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 41

Contents

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

This section provides information about setting

up your Studio 1555 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.

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 an electrical 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 equipment damage.

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Connect the Network Cable

(optional)

If you plan to use a wired network connection,

plug in the network cable.

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Press the Power Button

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