Dell STUDIO XPS M1640 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

Model PP35L

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.

__________________

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 used in this text:

Dell

, the

DELL

logo,

Studio XPS,

Solution Station,

and

DellConnect

are trademarks of

Dell Inc.;

Intel

is a registered trademarks and

Core

is a trademark of Intel Corporation in U.S. and other countries;

Microsoft

Windows

Windows Vista

, and the

Windows Vista

start button logo are either trademarks or registered

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

Blu-ray Disc

is a trademark of the

Blu‑ray Disc Association;

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.

March 2010 P/N PF42Y Rev. A00

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

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

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

Connecting the Network Cable (Optional). . . 6

Turning on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Wireless Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Create System Recovery Media

(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional) . . . . . . . 12

Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections

(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Media, Wireless, and Power Controls . . . . . 23

Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 24

Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 27

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 34

Contents

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

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

My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

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

Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .45

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . . . . 55

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop

This section provides information to help you set

up your Studio XPS™1640/1645/1647 laptop and

connect 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 to

place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your computer 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 place your computer in an enclosed

space, such as a cabinet, carrying case, 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 place your Dell™

computer in a low-airflow environment,

such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric

surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while

it is powered on. Restricting the airflow

can damage the computer, deteriorate the

computer performance, 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 XPS Laptop

Connecting 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

worldwide electrical outlets. However,

power connectors and power strips vary

among countries. Using an incompatible

cable or incorrectly connecting the cable

to a power strip or electrical outlet may

cause fire or equipment damage.

Connecting the Network Cable

(Optional)

If you plan to use a wired network connection,

plug in the network cable.

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop

Turning on Your Computer

To turn on your computer, lightly press the

power button on the center control cover

and then release.

Using the Wireless Button

To turn on wireless, with the computer turned

on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on the

center control cover and then release.

This button allows you to quickly turn all of your

wireless radios (Bluetooth®, Wi‑Fi, and WWAN)

off, such as when you are asked to disable all

wireless radios on an airplane flight. Pressing

this button one time turns all of your radios off.

Pressing it again returns your wireless radios to

their respective states they were in before you

pressed the button the first time.

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your computer is preconfigured with the

operating system you selected at the time of

purchase. To set up Microsoft®Windows®for the

first time, follow the instructions on the screen.

These steps are mandatory and may take some

time to complete. The screens will take you

through several procedures including accepting

license agreements, setting preferences and

setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating

system’s setup process. Doing so may

render your computer unusable and you

will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your

computer, it is recommended that you

download and install the latest BIOS and

drivers for your computer available at

support.dell.com.

NOTE: For more information on the

operating system and features, see

support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

Create System Recovery Media

(Recommended)

NOTE: It is recommended that you create a

system recovery media as soon as you set

up Microsoft Windows.

The system recovery media can be used to

restore your computer to the operating state it

was in when you purchased the computer, while

preserving data files (without the need of the

Operating System

disc). You can use the system

recovery media if changes to the hardware,

software, drivers, or other system settings have

left the computer in an undesirable operating

state.

You will require the following to create the

system recovery media:

Dell DataSafe Local Backup•

USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or•

DVD‑R/DVD+R/Blu‑ray Disc™

NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does

not support rewritable discs.

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