Dell Studio XPS 1340 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP17S

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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computer.
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how to avoid the problem.
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January 2009 P/N P464C Rev. A02

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™Laptop . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Check the Wireless Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 8
Press the Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set Up Windows Vista®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . 10
Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections . . . . . . . . 12
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 13
Using Your Studio XPS™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Media, Wireless, and Power
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Optional Graphics Processor
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contents

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Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
System Restore Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 40
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™Laptop
This section provides information to help you
set up your Studio XPS 1340 and connect the
peripherals.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that
you have easy access to a power source,
adequate ventilation, and a level surface to
place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your 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
place your computer in an enclosed space, such
as a cabinet or drawer when it is turned on.
NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp
objects on the computer may result in
permanent damage to the computer.

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Connect 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
worldwide power outlets. However, power
connectors and power strips vary among
countries. Using an incompatible cable or
incorrectly connecting the cable to a power
strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or
equipment damage.

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Check the Wireless Control
To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on,
gently touch the wireless control on the
center control cover and then release.
This control allows you to quickly turn off all
your wireless radios (Bluetooth®, WiFi, and
WWAN), such as when you are asked to disable
all wireless radios on an airplane flight. Gently
touching this control once turns off all wireless
radios. Gently touching this control again
returns your wireless radios to their respective
states they were in before you turned them off.

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

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Press the Power Control

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Set Up Windows Vista®
Your computer is pre-configured 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.
Connecting to the Internet
(Optional)
NOTE: Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a network
connection or an external modem and an ISP.
NOTE: If an external USB modem is not
a part of your original order, you can
purchase one from the Dell website at
www.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 and
see “Setting Up Your Internet Connection”
on page 11.

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection
See the documentation for your router for more
information about how to set up and use your
wireless network.
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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Select 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, contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and5.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.
Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections
To set up 5.1 audio connections:
Click Start →Control Panel→ Additional
Options. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. In the
Jacks tab, there are three connector icons.
Follow the instructions to finish the setup.
Click the microphone icon, select1. Device:
Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker
cable to the audio in/microphone connector.
Click the middle headphone icon, select2.
Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your
center/woofer speaker cable to the middle
audio out/headphone connector.
Click the right headphone icon, select3.
Device: Front Speaker, and plug your
front speaker cable to the right audio
out/headphone connector.

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Removing and Replacing the
Battery
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery
may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
This computer should only use a battery
purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries
from other computers.
CAUTION: Before removing the battery,
shut down the computer, and remove
external cables (including the AC adapter).
To remove the battery:
Shut down the computer and turn it over.1.
Slide the battery release latch to the unlock2.
position.
Slide the battery out.3.
To replace the battery, slide the battery into the
bay until the battery clicks into place.

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Your computer has several indicators, controls,
buttons, and features that provide information
at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for
common tasks.
Device Status Lights
Using Your Studio XPS™
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Using Your Studio XPS™
1Hard drive activity light – Turns
on when the computer reads or writes
data. A flashing light indicates hard
drive activity.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never
turn off the computer while the hard
drive activity light is flashing.
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.
You may turn off the Bluetooth wireless
function by either gently touching the
wireless control or by right-clicking
the Bluetooth icon in the notification
area of your taskbar and clicking Disable
Bluetooth radio.
3WiFi status light – Turns on when
wireless networking is enabled.
Use the wireless control to quickly turn all
wireless communication On or Off.
4WWAN status light – Turns on when
WWAN is enabled.

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Right Side Features
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1ExpressCard slot – Supports one
ExpressCard.
2IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices,
such as digital video cameras.
3Backlit keyboard – Provides visibility
in dark environments by illuminating
characters on all the keys. For more
information see the
Dell Technology Guide.
4Optical drive – Can either play, read, or
write to standard-size and shape (12 cm)
CDs, and DVDs. Ensure that the side with
print or writing is facing upward when
inserting discs.
NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-
size or shape discs (including
mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as you will
damage the drive.
12 cm

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5eSATA/USB combo connector
with 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). This
connector can also be used for charging
USB devices when the computer is in
power on/off or sleep state. This function
may not work with certain external devices
when the computer is in power off or sleep
state, even if they are compliant with the
USB specification. In such cases, turn the
computer on to charge the device.
NOTE: If the computer is powered
off or turned to sleep state while the
USB device is charging, unplug the
USB device and plug it in again to
continue charging the device.
NOTE: The USB PowerShare
automatically shuts off when only
10% of the total battery life remains.
6AC adapter connector – Connects
to the AC adapter which powers the
computer and charges the battery.
7Power light – Illuminates when the
computer is powered on. The different
lights indicate the following:
On battery power:
Solid white• – computer is running on
battery power
Solid amber• – battery is low
Flashing amber• – battery is critically
low
Blinking white• – computer is in sleep
state
On AC adapter:
Solid white• – computer is powered on
and battery is charged
Blinking white• – computer is in standby
state.