Dell Studio 1569 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model: P06F series Regulatory type: P06F001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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March 2010 P/N C1RXR 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Install the SIM Card (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . 12
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 14
Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) . . . . . . . 16
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 18
Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Computer Base Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switchable Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dell Extended Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 38
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Free Fall Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wireless Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contents

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Contents
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 48
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .58
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 68
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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This section provides information about setting
up your Dell™Studio™laptop.
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 place your Dell computer in a
low-airflow environment, such as a closed
briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such
as carpets or rugs, while it is powered
on. Restricting the airflow can damage
the computer, deteriorate the computer
performance, 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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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
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.
NOTE: Connect the power cable to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter
is on when you turn on power.
NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E or PA-12 with your computer.

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
Press the Power Button