Dell Studio XPS 1340 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP17S

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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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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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop
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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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop
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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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop
Connect the Network Cable
(Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the
network cable.