Dell Studio 1569 (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 the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Wi

10Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as y

11Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To create a system recovery media:Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 1. 6)

12Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional)NOTE: Installing a SIM card is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the

13Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 1battery bay2SIM card slot3SIM card123

14Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

15Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To enable wireless:Ensure that your computer is turned on.1. Press the wireless key 2. on the keyboard. A confirmati

16Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter

17Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the wireless display 7. <F6> key on the keyboard. The Intel® Wireless Display window appears.Select 8

18Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an

19Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in

20Using Your Studio LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Studio laptop.Right View Features12

21Using Your Studio Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2Optical

22Using Your Studio Laptop Left View Features1234 5 67 89

23Using Your Studio Laptop 1Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.NOTE: Before you buy a security cab

24Using Your Studio Laptop 7 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare — Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drive

25Using Your Studio Laptop 9 7-in-1 Media card reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and docume

26Using Your Studio Laptop Front View Features12 3

27Using Your Studio Laptop 1AC adapter/battery indicator light — Indicates the AC adapter or battery states when the computer is closed or the battery

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P06F series Regulatory type: P06F001

28Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base Features2 341

29Using Your Studio Laptop 1Keyboard/multimedia control keys/backlit keyboard (optional) — For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Techn

30Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Power button and light — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light in the button indicates the following power

31Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad GesturesZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes

32Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the keyboard. To use the multimedia controls, press the r

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

34Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features1122334

35Using Your Studio Laptop 1Digital array microphone — Provides high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.2Camera activity indicator —

36Using Your Studio Laptop Switchable GraphicsThe switchable graphics feature allows you to switch to either the High-performance or Power-saving Grap

37Using Your Studio Laptop Dell Extended Battery LifeThe Dell Extended Battery Life feature increases the duration your computer operates on battery p

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 Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instru

39Using Your Studio Laptop 1321battery release latches (2)2battery bay3battery

40Using Your Studio Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide ava

41Using Your Studio Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.NOTE: A broadband connection is r

42Using Your Studio Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Y

43Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines

44Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

45Solving Problems Wireless Display ProblemsIf you are not able to setup the wireless display — wireless may be disabled on your computer or switchab

46Solving Problems Check the AC adapter cable connections. •If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on.If the power

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

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 To run the Program Compatibility Wizard:Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Win

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

51Using Support Tools My Dell DownloadsNOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.Some of the software pre-installed on your new comp

52Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error — Possible system board failure or Real Time Clock (RTC) battery low. Replace the coin-cell battery (see the

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 If a problem is encountered during a test, 5. a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down

57Using Support Tools When the boot device list appears, highlight 3. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from

4 Contents Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Lockups and Soft

58Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory

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

60Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers ins

61Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Wind

62Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

63Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreWARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

64Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory image on your hard drive:Turn on the computer. 1. When the DELL logo appears, press <

65Getting HelpIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solvi

66Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

67Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

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

68Getting 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

69Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

70Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

71Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and ca

72Getting 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

73Getting Help

74Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 62run a diagnostic progra

75Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find your Service Tag/Express Service Code — You must use the service tag to identify yo

76Computer ModelDell Studio 1569Computer InformationProcessor type Intel® Core™ i5Intel Core i3System chipset Intel HM57MemoryMemory module connectort

77Basic Specications ConnectorsAudio one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphone/speaker connectorMini-Card one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot

6Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC AdapterConnect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.WAR

78Basic Specications CameraResolution 2.0 megapixelVideo resolution 160 x 120 ~1600 x 1200DisplayType 15.6” HD WLED backlight TrueLifeHeight 193.54 m

79Basic Specications AC AdapterInput voltage 100–240 VACInput current 1.5 AInput frequency 50–60 HzOutput power 90 W65 W (Auto-Air adapter)Rated outp

80Basic Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature rangeOperating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (

81AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten

82IndexAAC adapter 23, 79light status 27airflow, allowing 5audio connector 27, 77Bbattery 37, 78light status 27beep codes 43Ccamera 35, 78CDs,

83Dell Factory Image Restore 63Diagnostic Checklist 71digital array microphone 35display 78drivers and downloads 75DVDs, playing and creating 40

84Index microphone connector 27Mini-Card 77Mini DisplayPort connector 23, 77modem 77mute 33Nnetwork connector 23, 77network problems 44Ooptical

85Index Ttouch padbuttons 29gestures 31location 29UUSB 21, 23USB PowerShare 24Vventilation, ensuring 5volume 33Wwired networknetwork cable, con

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

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