Dell Studio 0C547MA00 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP40L

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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February 2009 P/N C547M Rev. A00

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Setup. . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the SIM (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 10
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 11
Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing and Replacing the
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Contents

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Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .44
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 47
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 52
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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This section provides information about setting
up your Studio 14z laptop and connecting
peripherals.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that
you allow easy access to a power source,
adequate ventilation, and a level surface to
place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your Studio
laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent
overheating ensure that you leave at least
10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer
and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other
sides. You should never place your computer in
an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer
when it is powered on.
WARNING: Do not block, push objects
into, or allow dust to accumulate in
the air vents. Do not store your Dell™
computer in a low-airflow environment,
such as a closed briefcase, while it is
powered on. Restricting the airflow can
damage the computer or cause a fire.
The computer turns on the fan when the
computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal
and does not indicate a problem with the
fan or the computer.
CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or
sharp objects on the computer may result
in permanent damage to the computer.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

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Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and
then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge
protector.
NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family
PA-2E or PA-12 with your computer.
WARNING: The AC adapter works with
electrical outlets worldwide. However,
power connectors and power strips vary
among countries. Using an incompatible
cable or improperly connecting the cable
to a power strip or electrical outlet may
cause fire or permanent damage to your
computer.

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Connect the Network Cable
(Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect
the network cable.
Press the Power Button

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Setup
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with
Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for
the first time, follow the instructions on the
screen. These steps are mandatory and may
take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens
will take you through several procedures
including accepting license agreements,
setting preferences, and setting up an Internet
connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating
system’s setup process. Doing so may
render your computer unusable and you
will need to reinstall the operating system.
Installing the SIM (Optional)
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards identify
users uniquely through an International Mobile
Subscriber Identity.
NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need
a SIM. EVDO cards do not use a SIM.

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1Battery bay
2SIM card
3SIM card slot
To insert the SIM:
Turn off your computer.1.
Remove the battery, see “Removing and2.
Replacing the Battery” on page 27.
In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the SIM3.
card slot.

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Enable or Disable Wireless
(Optional)
To turn on wireless, with the computer
turned on:
Press <Fn><F2> or press the1. key on the
keyboard.
The Wireless icon appears at the bottom
right of the screen
Select one of the following:2.
Enable Bluetooth–
Enable Wireless LAN–
Enable Wireless WAN/GPS–
Click3. OK.
To turn off wireless, press <Fn><F2> or press the
key on the keyboard.

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Connect to the Internet (Optional)
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by
country.
To connect to the Internet, you need an external
modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP).
NOTE: If an external USB modem or
WLAN adapter is not a part of your original
order, you can purchase one from the
Dell website at www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
If you are using a dial-up connection,•
connect the telephone line to the external
USB modem (optional) and to the telephone
wall connector before you set up your
Internet connection.
If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite•
modem connection, contact your ISP
or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions
To complete setting up your wired internet
connection, follow the instructions in “Setting
Up Your Internet Connection” on page 12.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see
the documentation that shipped with your
router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet
connection, you need to connect to your
wireless router.
To setup your connection to a wireless router:
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to3.
complete the setup.

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection with a provided
ISP desktop shortcut:
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft2.
Windows®desktop.
Follow the instructions on the screen to3.
complete the setup.
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop
or if you want to set up an Internet connection
with a different ISP, perform the steps in the
following section.
NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet
but have successfully connected in the
past, the ISP might have a service outage.
Contact your ISP to check the service
status, or try connecting again later.
NOTE: Have your ISP information ready.
If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to
the Internet wizard can help you get one.
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
Under3. Network and Internet, click Connect
to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
Select either4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up,
depending on how you want to connect:
Choose• Broadband if you will use a DSL,
satellite modem, cable TV modem,
or wireless technology connection.
Choose• Dial-up if you will use an optional
USB dial-up modem or ISDN.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of
connection to select, contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and5.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.

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Your Studio 14z laptop has indicators and
buttons that provide information and enable you
to perform common tasks. The connectors on
your computer provide the option of attaching
additional devices.
Right Side Features
Using Your Studio Laptop
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1ExpressCard slot/8-in-1 Media Card
Reader adapter – Provides support for
additional memory, wired and wireless
communications, multimedia, and security
features. Supports 34 mm ExpressCards.
If you have ordered an 8-in-1 media card
adapter, it is installed in the slot. If not,
the computer ships with a plastic blank
installed in the slot.
The 8-in-1 memory card reader adapter
reads the following digital media memory
cards:
Secure Digital (SD) memory card•
MultiMediaCard (MMC)•
MMC+•
Memory Stick•
Memory Stick PRO•
xD-Picture Card•
Hi Speed-SD•
Hi Density-SD•
NOTE: The plastic blank or media card
adapter installed in the ExpressCard
slot protects unused slots from dust
and other particles. Save the blank or
media card adapter for use when no
ExpressCard is installed in the slot.
Blanks from other computers may not
fit your computer.

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2Audio out/Headphone
connectors (2) – Connects one or two
pairs of headphones, or sends audio to
a powered speaker or sound system.
The audio signal is the same for both
connectors.
3Audio in/Microphone connector –
Connects to a microphone or inputs signal
for use with audio programs.
4IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices,
such as digital video cameras.
5eSATA/USB combo connector
with USB PowerShare – Connects to
eSATA compatible storage devices (such
as external hard disk drives or optical
drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3
player).
The USB Powershare feature allows you to
charge USB devices when the computer is
powered on/off or in sleep state.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may
not charge when the computer is
powered off or in sleep state. In such
cases, turn on the computer to charge
the device.
NOTE: If you turn off your computer
while charging an USB device, the
device will stop charging. To continue
charging, disconnect the USB device
and connect it again.
NOTE: The USB PowerShare is
automatically shut off when only 10%
of the total battery life remains.
6USB 2.0 connector – Connects to
USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

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7AC adapter connector – Connects to
the AC adapter to power the computer and
charge the battery.
8Battery status light – Turns on
steadily or blinks to indicate the battery
charge status. The light indicates the
following states when the computer is
powered by
the battery:
No light• –The battery is adequately
charged.
Solid amber• –The battery charge is
low.
the AC adapter:
Solid amber• –The battery is charging.
Solid white• –The battery is almost fully
charged.
Off• –The battery is fully charged.
9Power button and light – Turns the
computer on or off when pressed. The light
in the button indicates the following power
state:
Solid white• –The computer is on.
Blinking white• –The computer is in
standby mode.
Off• –The computer is off.

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