Dell Studio 1435 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP24L

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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August 2008 P/N P479C Rev. A00

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Network
Cable (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning on Your Studio laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to the Internet
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing and Replacing
the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 35
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Contents

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Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .42
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 45
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Returning Items for Repair
Under Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Finding More Information
and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
This section provides information about setting
up your Studio 1435 laptop and connecting
peripherals.
Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
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
computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent
overheating ensure that you leave at least
10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a
minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on all other sides. You
should never put your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is
powered on.
CAUTION: 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 running.
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.
NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp
objects on the computer may result in
permanent damage to the computer.

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Connecting the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and
then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
CAUTION: 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 equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC
adapter cable from the computer, grasp
the connector, not the cable itself, and pull
firmly, but gently to help prevent damage
to the cable.
NOTE: Connect the power cord to the
adapter firmly and ensure that the light on
the adapter is on when you turn on power.

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Connecting the Network Cable
(optional)
If you plan to use a wired network connection,
plug in the network cable.
Turning on Your Studio laptop

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Using the Wireless Switch
If you plan to use wireless connections, make
sure the wireless switch is in the “On” position.
To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear
to the front of the computer until it clicks into place.
- Off - On
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.
NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating
system’s setup process. Doing so may
render your computer unusable.

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Connecting to the Internet
(Optional)
NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers)
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 part of your original
order you can purchase one from the Dell
website at dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Internet 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.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
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Internet service1.
cable or DSL modem2.
wireless router3.
portable computer with wireless4.
network card
See the documentation for your Studio laptop or
router for more information about how to set up
and use your wireless network.

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Before you can use your wireless Internet
connection, you need to connect to your
wireless router.
To establish connection using 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.
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.

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Click either4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up,
depending on how you want to connect:
Choosea. Broadband if you will use a DSL,
satellite modem, cable TV modem, or
wireless technology connection.
Chooseb. 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, click Help me choose
or 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 1435 has several indicators,
buttons, and features that provide information
at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for
common tasks.
Device Status Lights
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1WiFi status light – Turns on when
wireless networking is enabled.
See “wireless on/off switch” on page 21
to quickly turn all wireless communication
On and Off:
2Bluetooth®status light (optional)
– Turns on when a card with Bluetooth
wireless technology is enabled.
NOTE: The card with Bluetooth
wireless technology is an optional
feature.
To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click
the bluetooth icon in the notification area
of your desktop, and click Turn Bluetooth
Adapter Off or see “wireless on/off
switch” on page 21.
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3Battery status light – Indicates the
battery charging state:
Off – the battery is adequately charged•
or the computer is turned off.
Solid white – the battery is charging.•
Solid orange – the battery charge•
is low.
Flashing orange – the battery charge is•
critically low and you should either plug
in the AC adapter or save and close
your open documents and applications
until you can.
4Hard drive activity light – Turns on
when the computer reads or writes data.
A flashing light indicates hard drive
activity.
NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never
turn off the computer while the hard
drive activity light is flashing.

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Right Side Features
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1ExpressCard slot – Provides support
for additional memory, wired and wireless
communications, multimedia, and security
features. Supports both 54 mm and 34 mm
ExpressCards.
NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is
designed only for ExpressCards.
It does NOT support PC Cards.
NOTE: Your computer ships with
a plastic blank installed in the
ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect
unused slots from dust and other
particles. Save the blank for use when
no ExpressCard is installed in the slot;
blanks from other computers may not
fit your computer.

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SD/MMC - MS/Pro - xD
8-in-1 Media card reader – Provides
a fast and convenient way to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and
documents stored on the following digital
media memory cards:
Secure digital (SD) memory card•
Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card•
MultiMedia Card (MMC)•
Memory Stick•
Memory Stick PRO•
xD-Picture Card•
Hi Speed-SD•
Hi Density-SD•
NOTE: Your computer ships with a
plastic blank installed in the media
card slot. Blanks protect unused slots
from dust and other particles. Save
the blank for use when no media card
is installed in the slot. Blanks from
other computers may not fit your
computer.
3IEEE 1394 connector – Connects
high-speed serial multimedia devices that
support IEEE 1394, such as some digital
video cameras.
4HDMI-Out connector – HDMI-Out
(Hi-Definition Mutimedia Interface Out)
connector carries outgoing data as
uncompressed all digital signal to produce
hi-definition video and audio. For example,
it connects to a TV for both audio and
video signals.
NOTE: For a monitor, only the video
signal will be read.
5VGA connector – Connects video
devices, such as a monitor or projector.

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6Network connector – If you are
using a cabled network signal, this
connects your computer to a network or
broadband device. The two lights next to
the connector indicate status and activity
for wired network connections.
7USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connect
USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
8AC adapter connector – Attaches an
AC adapter to the computer to power the
computer and charge the battery when
the computer is not in use. The AC adapter
converts AC power to the DC power
required by the computer.
For more information, see “Connect the
AC Adapter” on 8
9Power button and light – Turns the
power on or off when pressed.
NOTICE: If the computer stops
responding, press and hold the power
button until the computer turns
off completely (may take several
seconds).
The light in the center of this button
indicates the power state:
Blinking white – the computer is in•
sleep state
Solid white – the computer is in•
power-on state
Off – the computer is switched off or in•
hibernate state

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Left Side Features
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NOTE: Do not uses non-standard-size
or shape discs (including mini-CDs and
mini-DVDs) or you will damage the drive.
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1Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™Network Locator
button
Turn on the wireless switch and press
this button for a few seconds to scan for
wireless networks in your vicinity.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network
Locator light appears only when the
computer is turned off, in Standby
mode, or in Hibernate mode and
the wireless switch is configured in
the system setup program (BIOS) to
control Wi-Fi network connections.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network
Locator is enabled and configured for
use when your computer is shipped
to you.