Dell Studio 1457 (Late 2009) User Manual

SETUP GUIDE

8Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button

9Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Window

10Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional)NOTE: Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is not required if you are usi

11Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 2311SIM card slot2SIM card3battery bay

12Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)Press the key or press the <Fn> <F2> keys on the keyboard to enable

13Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

14Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an

15Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionNOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your rou

16Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in

17Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click 2. Start → Control Panel. Click 3. Net

18This section provides information about the features available on your Studio laptop.Right Side Features1 2 35 647Using Your Studio Laptop

19Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) — Connects one or two pairs of headphones or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound

20Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.6 Power button and light —

21Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Battery status light — Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. The light indicates the followi

22Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features7 6 5 43812

23Using Your Studio Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.2 ExpressC

24Using Your Studio Laptop 4 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals.NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video sig

25Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.8Security

26Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features2 31

27Using Your Studio Laptop 1Keyboard/Backlit keyboard (optional) — If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit ke

SETUP GUIDERegulatory Model P03G series Regulatory Type P03G001

28Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad GesturesOne-Finger GesturesOne-Finger Scrolling — Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includ

29Using Your Studio Laptop Circular Scroll — Allows you to scroll up or down, and right or left.Circular scroll is disabled by default. To enable this

30Using Your Studio Laptop Two-Finger Gestures Scroll — Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Auto Scroll Vertical — Allow

31Using Your Studio Laptop Zoom — Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows

32Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia controls can be accessed using the multimedia control keys on the keyboard.To use the

33Using Your Studio Laptop Mute the sound Play or pauseDecrease the volume level Play the next track or chapterIncrease the volume level Eject the dis

34Using Your Studio Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds a camera and accompanying dual microphones.12 345

35Using Your Studio Laptop 1Left digital array microphone — Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video c

36Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This c

37Using Your Studio Laptop 1231battery2battery bay3battery release latch

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

38Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will

39Using Your Studio Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide ava

40Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing the DesktopYou can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or othe

41Using Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7Dell• — Recommended default power plan with Dell enhancements. Offers full performance when you need it and sav

42Using Your Studio Laptop Backing Up Your DataIt is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up files:W

43Using Your Studio Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Y

44Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines

45Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemOne Possible motherboard failure - BIOS ROM checksum failureTwo No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed o

46Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.Reseat the power cable into t

47Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are

3 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . .

48Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer a

49Solving Problems Windows Vista®Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.In the welcome screen,

50Using Support ToolsDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.To launc

51Using Support Tools System MessagesIf your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and

52Using Support Tools Hard-disk drive failure — Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 71).Hard-dis

53Using Support Tools USB over current error — Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to function properly. Use an externa

54Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 4

55Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drive

56Using Support Tools Select the test you want to run.4. If a problem is encountered during a test, 5. a message appears with an error code and a desc

57Using Support Tools Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.Type 5. 1 to start the CD menu and pr

4 Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .58System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Dell DataSafe Local Backup.

58Restoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier ope

59Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer

60Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit

61Restoring Your Operating System To schedule backups:Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local icon 1. on the taskbar.Choose 2. Full System Backup to cr

62Restoring Your Operating System Operating System ReinstallationBefore You BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to c

63Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the

64If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

65Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

66Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

67Getting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceTo check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or yo

5This section provides information about setting up your Studio laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that yo

68Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

69Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

70Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and ca

71Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a p

72If you need to: See:reinstall your operating system the Operating System discrun a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall laptop system so

73Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

74SpecificationsThis section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.NOTE: Offerings

75Specications System Model Studio 1450 Studio 1457 Studio 1458ProcessorType Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Celeron® Dual-Core In

76Specications AC Adapter65 W (E-Series) — Studio 1450 and 1458DimensionsHeight 16 mm (0.6 inches)Width 66 mm (2.6 inches)Depth 127 mm (5.0 inches)We

77Specications AC Adapter65 W (Auto Air Adapter) — Studio 1450, 1457, and 1458DimensionsHeight 15 mm (0.5 inches)Width 66 mm (2.6 inches)Depth 127 mm

6Setting 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 prote

78Specications Memory Connectors two user-accessible SODIMM connectorsType 1067 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1450)1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1457)1066 M

79Specications MediaDrive CD/DVD writer (Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive) Blu-ray Disc™ (optional) 8-in-1 Memory Card ReaderCard controller Realtek RTS515

80Specications VideoTV support HDMI 1.2 (Studio 1450)HDMI 1.3 (Studio 1457 and 1458)LCD interface Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS)DiscreteV

81Specications AudioAudio type 5.1 channel High Definition Audio with SRS Premium Sound™Audio controller Realtek ALC665 High Definition Audio codecSt

82Specications DisplayType 14.0 inch HD with TrueLife LED 14.0 inch HD+ with TrueLife LEDDimensions:Height 173.95 mm (6.85 inches)Width 309.4 mm (12.

83Specications Keyboard (Backlit)Number of keys86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil)Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/KanjiCameraPixel 2.0 m

84Specications BatteryType 6-cell/9-cell smart lithium ionDepth 60.4 mm (2.38 inches) Height 20.3 mm (0.80 inches) (6-cell)39.2 mm (1.54 inches) (9-c

85Specications PhysicalHeight 24.8 mm to 38.6 mm (0.98 inches to 1.52 inches)Width 240.0 mm (9.44 inches)Depth 336 mm (13.23 inches)Weight (with 6-ce

86Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Maximum vibration (using a

87AppendixInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

7Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

88Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackupscreating 42Ccalling Dell 69CDs, playing and creating 39computer capabilities 39computer, setting up 5Contacting De

89Index drivers and downloads 73DVDs, playing and creating 39Ee-mail addressesfor technical support 66expansion bus 79Ffinding more information 7

90Index problems, solving 44productsinformation and purchasing 67Rreinstalling Windows 58resources, finding more 72restoring data 61Ssetup, befor

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