Dell Laptop 1535 User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Studio 1535/1536Quick Reference GuideModel PP33L

10 About Your ComputerCAMERA INDICATOR — Indicates that the camera is on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your

About Your Computer 11KEYBOARD — Backlit keyboard is an optional feature. If you have purchased the backlit keyboard, you can change the settings thro

12 About Your ComputerAC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the

About Your Computer 13OPTICAL DRIVE — For more information about the optical drive, see Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: The optical drive supports standa

14 About Your Computer•Help - HTML-based Help.CONSUMER IR — Infrared sensor for using the Dell Travel Remote.ANALOG MICROPHONE — Integrated single mic

About Your Computer 15Back and Left View1 ExpressCard slot 2 8-in-1 media card reader3 headphone connectors (2) 4 microphone connector5 network connec

16 About Your ComputerEXPRESSCARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot.8-IN-1 MEDIA CARD REA

About Your Computer 17E SATA CONNECTOR NOTE: The eSATA connector is available only in Studio 1536.VGA CONNECTORHDMI CONNECTOR — HDMI (High-Definition

18 About Your ComputerSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.WI -FI CATCHER™ NETWORK LOCATOR

About Your Computer 19Bottom ViewBATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outl

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

20 About Your ComputerRemoving and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace t

About Your Computer 21Removing and Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped

22 About Your Computer1 base cover 2 captive screws (6)3 tabs 4 SIM card slot2134

Specifications 23Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start ,

24 SpecificationsSystem InformationSystem chipset Intel GM/PM 965 (Studio 1535)AMD M780G (Studio 1536)Data bus width 64 bitsDRAM bus width dual-channe

Specifications 258-in-1 Memory Card Reader8-in-1 memory card controller Ricoh R5C8338-in-1 memory card connector 8-in-1 combo card connectorCards supp

26 SpecificationseSATA one four pin eSATA/USB combo connector (available only on Studio 1536)USB four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector (Studio 1535)t

Specifications 27UMA:Video typeintegrated on system boardVideo controllerMobile Intel GMA X3100, ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GraphicsVideo memoryIntel: Up to

28 SpecificationsDisplayType (TrueLife) 15.4-inch CCFL WXGA Anti-Glare15.4-inch CCFL WXGA+ with TrueLife15.4-inch CCFL WUXGA with TrueLife15.4-inch WX

Specifications 29MediaDrive DVD+/-RWInterface Roxio Creator 10 DE and Roxio Creator 10 Premier - UltimateDell MediaDirect™ 4.0KeyboardNumber of keys 8

Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Front and Ri

30 SpecificationsBatteryType 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion4-cell "smart" lithium ionDimensions:D

Specifications 31AC AdapterInput voltage 100–240 VACInput current (maximum) 1.5 AInput frequency 50–60 HzOutput current65 W90 W3.34 A (continuous)4.34

32 SpecificationsPhysicalHeight 25.3 mm to 38.5 mm (1.0 in to 1.51 in) Width 355 mm (13.98 in)Depth 261.9 mm (10.31 in)Weight (with 4-cell battery):Co

Troubleshooting 33TroubleshootingDell Technical Update ServiceThe Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and

34 TroubleshootingStarting PSA Diagnostics From Your Computer NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contact

Troubleshooting 35Starting the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Depending on which Dell computer you have purchased

36 TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Main MenuAfter the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you wan

Troubleshooting 37The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:Dell Support CenterThe D

38 TroubleshootingFor more information on Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide. It is available in Windows Help and Support (Start → He

Troubleshooting 393Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer,

4 ContentsLockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 44The computer does not start. . . . . . . . . . . . 44The computer stops respond

40 TroubleshootingEXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Resta

Troubleshooting 41HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE — The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer

42 TroubleshootingMEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a uti

Troubleshooting 431Click Start → Control Panel.2Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program.3Select the program you want to remove.4Click Uninstall and

44 TroubleshootingX :\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY — Insert a disk into the drive and try again.WARNING: BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW — Th

Troubleshooting 45A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating systemRUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — Program compatibili

46 TroubleshootingPower ProblemsFill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 57 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any

Troubleshooting 47ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.ADJUST THE POWER PROP

48 TroubleshootingRestoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:• Windows Vista® has the Backup and Resto

Troubleshooting 49For more information,1Click Start → Help and Support.2Ty p e System Restore in the search field and press <Enter>.Restoring t

Contents 5A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59FCC Class B.

50 TroubleshootingUndoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open pr

Troubleshooting 516Click Dell Factory Image Restore.7In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and re

52 Troubleshooting

Getting Help 53Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cabl

54 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer ServiceDell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our suppo

Getting Help 55• Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)[email protected] (Canada only)• Anon

56 Getting HelpReturning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:1Call Dell to o

Getting Help 57Diagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:R

58 Getting HelpContacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conne

Appendix 59AppendixFCC Notice (U.S. Only)FCC Class BThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and u

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60 AppendixThe following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Macrovision

Index 61IndexBbatteryremoving, 20Bluetooth wireless technology carddevice status light, 11Ccamera, 10Check Disk, 38computercrashes, 44-45restore to pr

62 IndexIIEEE 1394 connectordescription, 16Mmedia control buttonsdescription, 10messageserror, 39modem connectordescription, 19Nnetwork connectordescr

Index 63software and hardware incompatibilities, 47specifications, 23System Restore, 48-49Ttouch pad buttonsdescription, 14track stick/touch pad butto

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Finding Information 7Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features may not be available

8 Finding InformationMicrosoft Windows License LabelYou can find this label in the battery compartment.Your operating system product key.NOTE: This la

About Your Computer 9About Your ComputerFront and Right View4582151436910111718201719161213