Dell Studio PP39L User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP39L

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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you how to avoid the problem.
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are not applicable.
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July 2009 P/N TD222 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
Install the SIM (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 12
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14
Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 24
Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 32
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Free Fall Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Touch Screen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 48
Contents

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Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .57
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 60
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 65
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty
or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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This section provides information about setting
up your Studio 1557/1558 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 put 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
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.
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 cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is
on when you turn on power.

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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