Dell pp33l User Manual

SETUP GUIDE

Model PP33L

SETUP GUIDE

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Contents

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5

Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Check the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . .8

Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows Vista

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 10

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28

Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .42

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 45

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

DellConnect

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

This section provides information about setting up your Studio 1536/1537 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.

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 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 an electrical outlet or surge protector.

CAUTION: 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.

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

Check the Wireless Switch

If you plan to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the “On” position.

Using The Wireless Switch

To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place.

- Off - On

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Connect the Network Cable (optional)

If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.

Press the Power Button

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Windows Vista® Setup

Your Dell computer 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 computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider ( ISP).

NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com.

Setting Up Your Studio Laptop

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 12.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. To set up your connection to a wireless router:

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.

Click 2. Start

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3. complete the setup.

→ Connect To.

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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 any 1. open programs.

Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft2. Windows

desktop.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3. 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 any 1. open programs.

Click 2. Start

→ Control Panel.

Under 3. Network and Internet, click Connect

to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

Click either 4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

Choose a. Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth

wireless technology

connection.

Chose b. 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, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

Follow the instructions on the screen and 5. use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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Using Your Studio Laptop

Your Studio 1536/1537 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Device Status Lights

The device status lights located on top of the keyboard provide information for wireless communication.

1 2 3

WiFi status light – Turns on when

wireless networking is enabled.

Use the wireless switch located at the front, right side of the computer to quickly turn all wireless communication On and Off.

Using the Wireless Switch

To turn on the wireless switch, slide it away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place.

- Off - On

Bluetooth® 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.

To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch.

Hard drive activity light – Turns on

when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity.

NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing.

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Right Side Features

IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to

a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.

USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to

a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

Optical Disc 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. For more information on using the optical disk drive, see “Using the Optical Disk Drive” on page 29.

AC adapter connector – Connects to

the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use.

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Battery status light – Indicates the

battery charging state:

Off – fully charged or the computer is • turned off.

Solid white – charging.• Solid amber – charge is low.• Blinking amber – charge is critically • low and you should either plug in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications.

Power button and light – Turns the

power on or off when pressed. The light in the button indicates the power state:

Blinking white – in sleep state.• Solid white – in power-on state.• Blinking amber – there may be • a problem with the system board. Solid amber – the system board cannot • start initialization. There may be an issue with either the system board or power supply.

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Left Side Features

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DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network

Locator button – Press this button for a

few seconds to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. The light in the center of this button indicates the searching state:

Blinking white indicates searching.• Solid white for 10 seconds then off •

indicates that a network was found. Blinking white 10 times then off •

indicates that no network was found.

Security cable slot – Attaches a

commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.

Wireless On/Off switch – Use this

switch to rapidly turn all wireless devices Off or On such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology.

The wireless switch may be in the Off position when your computer is shipped to you. To turn the switch On, slide the switch toward the front of the computer until it clicks into place.

- Off - On

NOTE: This switch can be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program).

HDMI Connector – HDMI

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio.

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VGA connector – Connects to

a monitor or projector.

USB 2.0 connectors – Connects to

USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

eSATA Connector – Connect eSATA

compatible storage devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives.

Network connector – If you are

using a cabled network signal, this port connects your computer to a network or broadband device.

Audio In/ Microphone connector –

Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.

Audio Out/ Headphone

connectors (2) – Connects one or two

pairs of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. The audio signal is the same for both connectors.

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:

Secure digital (SD) memory card• Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) card• Multi Media Card (MMC)• Memory Stick• Memory Stick PRO• xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - H)• Hi Speed-SD• Hi Density-SD•

NOTE: Your computer ships with a

blank

plastic 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.

installed in the media

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ExpressCard.

ExpressCard slot – Supports one

NOTE: Your computer ships with

blank

a plastic 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.

installed in the

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Computer Base and Keyboard Features

Caps Lock light – Turns on when using the

Caps Lock key.

2 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) –

If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the right-arrow key will have the backlit keyboard icon optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. For more information on keyboard, see the

Backlit Keyboard Brightness

Settings – Press <Fn> + right-arrow key to

toggle between the three lighting states (in the given order).

The three lighting states are:

full keyboard/touch pad brightnessa. half keyboard/touch pad brightnessb. no lighting c.

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Touch pad – Provides the functionality of

a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface. It supports circular scrolling and zoom.

To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double click the icon in the notification area of your desktop. In the Scrolling tab, you can enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width, and

scroll speed.

In the Gestures tab, you can enable or disable one finger zoom (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing two fingers together).

Touch pad buttons – Provide left- and

right-click functions those on like a mouse.

Dell Touch pad

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