Dell STUDIO XPS M1640 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model PP35L

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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computer.
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you how to avoid the problem.
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Network Cable (Optional). . . 6
Turning on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Wireless Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . .9
Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional) . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Your Studio XPS Laptop . . . . . . . . . .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
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 27
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 34
Contents

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Contents
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .45
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . . . . 55
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
This section provides information to help you set
up your Studio XPS™1640/1645/1647 laptop and
connect 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 inches)
at the back of the computer and a minimum of
5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should
never place your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet, carrying case, 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 place your Dell™
computer in a low-airflow environment,
such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric
surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while
it is powered on. Restricting the airflow
can damage the computer, deteriorate the
computer performance, 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.

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Connecting 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
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.

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Turning on Your Computer
To turn on your computer, 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®, Wi‑Fi, 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.

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your computer is preconfigured with the
operating system you selected at the time of
purchase. To set up Microsoft®Windows®for the
first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
These steps are mandatory and may take some
time to complete. The screens will take you
through several procedures including accepting
license agreements, setting preferences and
setting up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating
system’s setup process. Doing so may
render your computer unusable and you
will need to reinstall the operating system.
NOTE: For optimal performance of your
computer, it is recommended that you
download and install the latest BIOS and
drivers for your computer available at
support.dell.com.
NOTE: For more information on the
operating system and features, see
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a
system recovery media as soon as you set
up Microsoft Windows.
The system recovery media can be used to
restore your computer to the operating state it
was in when you purchased the computer, while
preserving data files (without the need of the
Operating System disc). You can use the system
recovery media if changes to the hardware,
software, drivers, or other system settings have
left the computer in an undesirable operating
state.
You will require the following to create the
system recovery media:
Dell DataSafe Local Backup•
USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or•
DVD‑R/DVD+R/Blu‑ray Disc™
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does
not support rewritable discs.