DELL XPS Studio 1640 User Manual

SETUP GUIDE

Model PP35L

SETUP GUIDE

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Contents

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

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

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .39

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 42

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

DellConnect

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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.

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

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop

To turn on your Studio XPS, lightly press the power button and then release.

on the center control cover

Using the Wireless Button

To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol center control cover and then release.

This button allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth 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

, WiFi, and WWAN)

on the

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.

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

Internet service 1.

cable or DSL modem2.

wireless router3.

portable computer with wireless 4. network card

See the documentation for your Studio XPS or router for more information about how to set up and use your wireless network.

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 any 1. open programs.

Click 2. Start

→ Connect To.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3. 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 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

Under 3. Network and Internet, click Connect

→ Control Panel.

to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop

Select 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 wireless technology connection.

Choose 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, contact your ISP.

Follow the instructions on the screen and 5. 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

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 on 1. the desktop.

Go to 2. 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

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, select 1. Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in/microphone connector.

Click the middle headphone icon, select 2. Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector.

Click the right headphone icon, select 3. Device: Front Speaker, and plug your front speaker cable to the right audio out/ headphone connector.

→ Control Panel → Additional

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

Hard 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.

Bluetooth® 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

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.

WiFi status light – Turns on when the

internal WLAN is enabled.

To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol and then release.

WWAN is enabled.

To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol and then release.

on the center control cover

WWAN status light – Turns on when

on the center control cover

Using Your Studio XPS

Right Side Features

ExpressCard 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.

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:

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.

IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to

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

Optical 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.

Using Your Studio XPS

eSATA/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.

AC adapter connector – Connects to

the AC adapter which powers the Studio XPS and charges the battery.

Power 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

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

Using Your Studio XPS

Left Side Features

Power 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

Security 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.

Using Your Studio XPS

VGA connector – Connects to a

monitor or projector.

4 Antenna In connector (on supported

models) – Connects to an external antenna,

through a MCX connector, to view programs using the TV Tuner card (optional). For more details on TV Tuner card setup see “Set up the TV Tuner” on page 10.

Network connector – If you are

using a cabled network signal, this connects your Studio XPS to a network or broadband device.

DisplayPort connector – Digital

interface standard connector that supports an external DisplayPort monitors and projectors.

HDMI connector – Connects to a TV

for both 5.1 audio and video signals.

NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal will be read.

USB connectors (2) – Connect to

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

Audio In/Microphone connector –

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

Audio Out/Headphone

connectors (2) – Connect one or two

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

Using Your Studio XPS

Display Features

The display panel holds a camera and accompanying dual digital array microphones.

Display – Your display can vary based on

selection you made when purchasing your Studio XPS. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide.

Left digital array microphone – Combines

with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.

Camera activity light – Illuminates when

the camera is on.

Camera – Built-in camera for video

capture, conferencing, and chat. The camera may have an advanced facial recognition software based on the selection you made while purchasing your Studio XPS.

FastAccess Facial Recognition (Optional) – Helps to keep your Studio XPS

secure. This optional facial recognition software learns and recognizes your face each time you login to your Studio XPS, minimizing the need to manually login using passwords. For more information, click Start

→ Programs→ FastAccess.

Right digital array microphone – Combines

with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.

Using Your Studio XPS

Media, Wireless, and Power Controls

To use the media, wireless, and power controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control’s symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection then fade away.

Turn on power, or wake up from sleep state

Turn on wireless

Play the previous track or chapter

Stop

Play or pause

Play the next track or chapter

Mute the sound

Turn down the volume

Turn up the volume

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