Dell pp33l User Manual

SETUP GUIDE

8Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (optional)If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.

9Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button

10Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista® SetupYour Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first ti

11Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionIf you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the externa

12Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:Save and clo

13Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Click either 4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:Choose a. Broadband if you will us

14 Your Studio 1536/1537 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device

15Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) – Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.NOTE: The card wi

16Using Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features123456

17Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.2 USB 2.0 connect

18Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features123457689121110

19Using Your Studio Laptop 1 DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button – Press this button for a few seconds to scan for wireless networks in your vi

20Using Your Studio Laptop 5 VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector.6 USB 2.0 connectors – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keybo

21Using Your Studio Laptop NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and

22Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features3124

23Using Your Studio Laptop 1Caps Lock light – Turns on when using the Caps Lock key.2 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) – If you have purchased th

24Using Your Studio Laptop 7586

25Using Your Studio Laptop 5Analog Microphone – If you do not have the optional built-in camera with dual microphones, this single microphone is used

26Using Your Studio Laptop Media ControlsTo use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control symbol will shine for 2 sec

27Using Your Studio Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones.123451 Left digital array micr

SETUP GUIDEModel PP33L

28Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryCAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This c

29Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Optical Disc DriveNOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or yo

30Using Your Studio Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on

31Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing Your Energy SettingsYou can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on

32Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the network connection is lost — The wireless switch may be off. To turn on the wireless switch, slide it f

33Solving Problems Yellow — A good connection exists between • a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. Off — The computer is not detecting a • physical

34Solving Problems If the power light is blinking amber — The computer is receiving electrical power, but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrec

35Solving Problems Check if the memory module is compatible • with your computer. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the t

36Solving Problems If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program C

37Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information abou

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

38Using Support Tools running when the message appeared. Alternatively you could see the Dell Technology Guide in your hard disk or on the Dell Suppor

39Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see “Contacting Dell” on pa

40Using Support Tools It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.NOTE: T

41Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities MediaInsert the1. Drivers and Utilities media.Shut down and restart th

42You can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting

43Restoring Your Operating System Starting System RestoreClick 1. Start .In the 2. Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.NOTE

44Restoring Your Operating System operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your comp

45Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating syst

46Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Windows VistaThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the op

47If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

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

48Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support s

49Getting Help Dell Support e-mail [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• (Latin America and Caribbea

50Getting Help For the telephone number to call for your region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 52.Product InformationIf you need information about ad

51Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system dir

52Getting 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

53Getting Help

54Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. the Operating System media.run a diagnostic program fo

55Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

56 Basic SpecificationsSystem ModelDell Studio 1536/1537This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers

57Basic Specifi cations Processor Studio 1537Type L2 cacheIntel® Core™ 2 Duo ProcessorIntel® Pentium® Dual-Core ProcessorIntel® Celeron® Dual-Core Proc

4 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .42System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Dell Factory Image Restore . . . .

58Basic Specifi cations MemoryConnectors two user-accessible SODIMM connectorsCapacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GBMemory type 800 MHz SODIMM DDR2 Minimum

59Basic Specifi cations Communications Modem type External V.92 56K USB ModemModem controller Hardware ModemModem interface Universal Serial Bus (USB)N

60Basic Specifi cations VideoLCD interface LVDSTV support HDMI 1.2AudioAudio type IDT 92HD73C High Definition Audio codecAudio controller 5.1 channel H

61Basic Specifi cations Ports and ConnectorseSATA one seven-pin/four-pin eSATA/USB combo connectorUSB four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsVideo 15-h

62Basic Specifi cations DisplayVertical +15°/–30° (WXGA with TrueLife)±45° (WXGA+ with TrueLife)±45° (WUXGA with TrueLife)Pixel pitchWXGA with TrueLife

63Basic Specifi cations Touch padX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)240 cpiSize:Width 73.09 mm (2.87-in) sensor-active areaHeight 40.09 mm (1

64Basic Specifi cations BatteryOperating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under ce

65Basic Specifi cations AC AdapterWidth 66 mm (2.6 in) Depth 127 mm (5.0 in) Weight (with cables) 0.29 kg (0.64 lb)90 W (E-Series)Height 16 mm (0.6 in

66Basic Specifi cations PhysicalMaximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment):Operating 0.66 GRMSStorage 1.3 GR

67Macrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and o

5Setting Up Your Studio LaptopThis section provides information about setting up your Studio 1536/1537 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Set

68AAC adaptersize and weight 64, 65airflow, allowing 5AutoTech 49Bbackupscreating 31Ccalling Dell 51CDs, playing and creating 30chipset 58compu

69Index Dell Support Center 37Dell support website 55Dell Technology Guidefor further information 54device status lights 14Diagnostic Checklist 5

70Index ISPInternet Service Provider 10Mmemory problemssolving 34memory support 58Microsoft™ Windows Vista® 10Nnetwork connectionfixing 32network

71Index solving problems 32specifications 56support email addresses 49support sitesworldwide 48System Messages 37system reinstall options 42Syst

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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

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7Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Check the Wireless Switch If you plan to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the “On” positio