Dell STUDIO XPS 16 - OBSIDIAN - NOTEBOOK User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP35L

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Studio XPS . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Network Cable
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning on Your Studio XPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Wireless Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . 8
Setting up the TV Tuner (Optional)
(Availability Varies by Regions) . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections . . . . 11
Using Your Studio XPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Media, Wireless, and Power Controls . . . . . 21
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Contents

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Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .39
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 42
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
This section provides information to help you
set up your Studio XPS™ 1640 and connect
peripherals.
Before Setting Up Your Studio XPS
When positioning your Studio XPS, ensure
that you have easy access to a power source,
adequate ventilation, and a level surface to
place your Studio XPS.
Restricting airflow around your Studio XPS may
cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating
ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at
the back of the Studio XPS and a minimum of
5.1 cm (2 in) on all other sides. You should never
put your Studio XPS in an enclosed space,
such as a cabinet, carrying case, or drawer
when it is turned on.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp
objects on the Studio XPS may result in
permanent damage to the Studio XPS.

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Connecting the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the Studio XPS and
then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with
worldwide electrical 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.
Connecting the Network Cable
(Optional)
If you plan to use a wired network connection,
plug in the network cable.
Turning on Your Studio XPS

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
To turn on your Studio XPS, lightly press the
power button on the center control cover
and then release.
Using the Wireless Button
To turn on wireless, with the computer turned
on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on the
center control cover and then release.
This button allows you to quickly turn all of your
wireless radios (Bluetooth®, WiFi, and WWAN)
off, such as when you are asked to disable all
wireless radios on an airplane flight. Pressing
this button one time turns all of your radios off.
Pressing it again returns your wireless radios to
their respective states they were in before you
pressed the button the first time.
Windows Vista®Setup
Your Studio XPS is preconfigured 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 Studio XPS unusable.

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Connecting to the Internet
(Optional)
NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers)
and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a network
connection or an external modem and an
Internet service provider (ISP).
NOTE: If an external USB modem is not
a part of your original order, you can
purchase one from the Dell website at
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 9.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
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Internet service1.
cable or DSL modem2.
wireless router3.
portable computer with wireless4.
network card
See the documentation for your Studio XPS or
router for more information about how to set up
and use your wireless network.

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
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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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
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 the TV Tuner (Optional)
(Availability Varies by Regions)
You can set up the TV Tuner through the
Media Center.
To set up the TV Tuner for the first time:
Follow this procedure if you are launching the
Media Center for the first time.
Double-click on the Media Center icon on the
desktop.
Select• Express setup,
Go to– Main Menu →Tasks →Settings →
TV →Set up TV Signal →Confirm Your
Region and follow the instructions given.
Go to– Main Menu →TV + Movies →Set
up TV →Confirm Your Region and follow
the instructions given

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Select• Custom setup,
Follow the instructions given.–
In the– Optional Setup screen, choose
Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide.
Click– Next and confirm your region.
To re-setup the TV Tuner, if required:
Follow this procedure if you have launched
Media Center previously.
Double-click on the Media Center icon on1.
the desktop.
Go to2. Main Menu →Tasks →Settings →
TV →Set up TV Signal →Confirm Your
Region.
Setting Up the 5.1 Audio
Connections
To set up the 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.

Your Studio XPS has several indicators,
buttons, and features that provide information
at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for
common tasks.
Device Status Lights
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1Hard drive activity light – Turns
on when the Studio XPS reads or writes
data. A flashing light indicates hard drive
activity.
NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never
turn off the Studio XPS while the
hard drive activity light is flashing.
2Bluetooth®status light
(optional) – Turns on when Bluetooth
wireless is enabled.
To turn on wireless, with the computer
turned on, lightly touch the wireless
symbol on the center control cover
and then release.
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology
is an optional feature.
Using Your Studio XPS

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Using Your Studio XPS
To turn off Bluetooth wireless, either
press the wireless symbol or right-click
the Bluetooth icon in the notification
area of your desktop, and click Disable
Bluetooth Radio.
3WiFi status light – Turns on when the
internal WLAN is enabled.
To turn on wireless, with the computer
turned on, lightly touch the wireless
symbol on the center control cover
and then release.
4WWAN status light – Turns on when
WWAN is enabled.
To turn on wireless, with the computer
turned on, lightly touch the wireless
symbol on the center control cover
and then release.

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Using Your Studio XPS
Right Side Features
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1ExpressCard slot – Supports one
ExpressCard.
NOTE: Your computer ships with
a plastic blank installed in the
ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect
unused slots from dust and other
particles. Save the blank for use
when no ExpressCard is installed in
the slot; blanks from other computers
may not fit your computer.
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SD/MMC - MS/Pro - xD
8-in-1 Media card reader – Provides
a fast and convenient way to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and
documents stored on the following digital
memory cards:

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Using Your Studio XPS
Secure digital (SD) memory card•
Secure Digital High Capacity•
(SDHC) card
S• ecure Digital Input/Output (SDIO)
card
Multi Media Card (MMC)•
Memory Stick•
Memory Stick PRO•
xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - H)•
Hi Densi• ty-SD
NOTE: Your computer ships with a
plastic blank installed in the media
card slot. Blanks protect unused slots
from dust and other particles. Save
the blank for use when no media card
is installed in the slot. Blanks from
other computers may not fit your
computer.
3IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices,
such as digital video cameras.
4Optical Drive – Plays or burns only
standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs,
and DVDs. Ensure that the side with
print or writing is facing upward when
inserting discs.
NOTE: Do not use non-standard-size
or shape discs (including mini-CDs
and mini-DVDs) as you will damage
the drive.

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Using Your Studio XPS
5eSATA/USB combo connector
with USB 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 powered on/off or in sleep
state. This function may not work with
certain external USB devices when the
computer is in powered 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 Studio XPS is turned to
powered off or 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 will be
automatically shut off when only 10%
of total battery life remains.
6AC adapter connector – Connects to
the AC adapter which powers the Studio
XPS and charges the battery.
7Power light – Illuminates when the
computer is turned 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•
a sleep state

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Using Your Studio XPS
On AC Adapter :
Solid white - computer is powered on•
and battery is charged
Blinking white - computer is in•
a standby state

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Using Your Studio XPS
Left Side Features
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1Power light – Illuminates when the
computer is turned 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•
a sleep state
On AC Adapter :
Solid white - computer is powered•
on and battery is charged
Blinking white - computer is in•
a standby state
2Security cable slot – Attaches a
commercially available antitheft device to
the Studio XPS.
NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft
device, ensure that it works with
the security cable slot on your
Studio XPS.