Dell Studio 17 Specifications Page 1

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8Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Turning on Your Studio LaptopDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

9Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Using the Wireless Switch To use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the “On” position.To turn on

10Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the Internet (Optional)NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country.To conn

11Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. To set up your conn

12Your Studio 1737 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Devi

13Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) – Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.NOTE: The card wi

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15Using Your Studio Laptop NOTE: Do not uses non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will damage the drive.1 Audio

16Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light – Turns the power on or off when pressed. NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold

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19Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator buttonTurn on the wireless switch and press this button for a few seconds to scan for

20Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch – Quickly turns Off or On all wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetoot

21Using Your Studio Laptop 1110988 eSATA/USB combo connector – Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices, such as external hard disk drives or opti

22Using Your Studio Laptop 10SD/MMC - MS/Pro - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader – Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, mus

23Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features12341Caps Lock light – Turns on when using the Caps Lock key.2Touch pad – Provides the f

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25Using Your Studio Laptop 5Consumer IR – Allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can

26Using Your Studio Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones.123451Display – Your display c

27Using Your Studio Laptop Media ControlsTo use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control’s symbol will shine for 2 s

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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 you w

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 the DesktopYou can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so

32Using Your Studio Laptop Backing Up Your DataIt is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up files:Cl

33This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

34Solving Problems The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides informati

35Solving Problems not be responding. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. If the problem persists, see the D

36Solving Problems Check if the memory module is compatible •with your computer. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the t

37Solving Problems If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Co

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

38Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about

39Using Support Tools system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Alternatively you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your

40Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see “Contacting Dell” on pa

41Using Support Tools It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.NOTE: T

42Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities MediaInsert the1. Drivers and Utilities media.Shut down and restart th

43You can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting

44Restoring Your Operating System Starting System RestoreClick 1. Start .In the 2. Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.NO

45Restoring Your Operating System since you received your computer—including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files inclu

46Restoring Your Operating System Operating System ReinstallationBefore you BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to

47Restoring Your Operating System Restart the computer.4. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> 5. immediately.NOTE: If you wait too long and

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

48If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

49Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

50Getting Help Dell Support e-mail [email protected]•[email protected]• [email protected]• (Latin America and Caribbean

51Getting Help Product InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit

52Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

53Getting Help a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.Error message, beep code, or diagnostic •c

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

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

56Basic SpecificationsSystem ModelDell Studio 1737This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and

57Basic Specications ProcessorExternal bus frequencyFront Side Bus (Intel)533 MHz (Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Dual-Core)800/667 MHz (Intel Core2 Du

4 Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .43System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Dell Factory Image Restore

58Basic Specications ExpressCardExpressCard connector size26 pinsMemoryMemory module connectortwo user-accessible SODIMM connectorsMemory module capa

59Basic Specications 8-in-1 Memory Card ReaderCards supportedSecure Digital (SD)•Secure Digital Input/•Output (SDIO), MultiMediaCard •(MMC), Memor

60Basic Specications CommunicationsModem: Type Controller Interface External V.92 56K USB Modem Hardware Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB)Network ad

61Basic Specications AudioAudio type 5.1 channel High Definition AudioAudio controller IDT 92HD73CStereo conversion24-bit (analog-to-digital and digi

62Basic Specications DisplayTypes and Native Resolutions at 262K colors17.0 inch CCFL WXGA+ TrueLife – 1440 x 3 (RGB) x 90017.0 inch WLED WXGA+ TrueL

63Basic Specications DisplayPixel pitch:CCFL WXGA+ TrueLife0.2550 mmWLED WXGA+ TrueLife0.2550 mmRGBLED WUXGA TrueLife0.19125 mmCCFL WUXGA TrueLife0.1

64Basic Specications BatteryTypes and dimensions:9-cell “smart” lithium iondepth - 49.95 mm (1.96 in) height - 38.6 mm (1.52 in) width - 266 mm (10.

65Basic Specications AC AdapterTypes 90 W Input voltage 100–240 VACInput current (maximum)1.5 AInput frequency 50–60 HzOutput current 4.62 A (continu

66Basic Specications PhysicalWeight (with 6-cell battery)configurable to less than 3.48 kg (7.67 lbs)Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating

67AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten

5Setting Up Your Studio LaptopThis section provides information about setting up your Studio 1737 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up

68IndexAairflow, allowing 5AutoTech 50Bbackupscreating 32Ccalling Dell 52CDs, playing and creating 30computer capabilities 30computer, setting u

69Index Diagnostic Checklist 52disc drivesupported disc sizes 29discsejecting 29using 29drivers and downloads 55DVDs, playing and creating 30Eem

70Index Nnetwork connectionfixing 33network speedtesting 33Oorder status 50Ppower problems, solving 34power strips, using 6problems, solving 33p

71Index Vventilation, ensuring 5Wwarranty returns 51Windows, reinstalling 43Windows Vista® 9Program Compatibility Wizard 37reinstalling 46setup

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

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7Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the Network Cable (optional)To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.Downloaded from LpM