Dell Studio PP39L User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP39L

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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October 2008 P/N H101K 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 Windows Vista®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 18
Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 22
Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 31
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .38
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 41
Contents

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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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This section provides information about setting
up your Studio 1555 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 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.
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 an electrical 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 equipment damage.

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
Connect the Network Cable
(optional)
If you plan to use a wired network connection,
plug in the network cable.

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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
Press the Power Button