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SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: P02E series Regulatory type: P02E001; P02E002
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any ma
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5 Multimedia Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Touch Screen (Optional) . . . . . . . 36 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 40 Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Finding More I
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting WARNING: Do not block, push objects up your Studio 1745/1747/1749 laptop. into, or allow dust to accumulate in ™ the air vents. Do not place your Dell Before Setting Up Your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric Computer surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while When positioning your computer, ensure that it is powered on. Restricting the airflow you allow easy access
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect 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 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 permanent damage to your computer. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure t
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows ® ® Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. 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 Windows setup 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
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 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 h
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on page 67. 11
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on your computer allows you to connect to the Internet. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 40). 3. In the
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 1 SIM card 2 SIM card slot 3 battery bay 1 2 3 13
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) Press the key or press the keys on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on the screen to indicate the status. Wireless on: Wireless off: For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see “Multimedia Controls” on page 32. 14
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up connection, (Optional) connect the telephone line to the optional To connect to the Internet, you need an external external USB modem and to the telephone modem or network connection and an Internet wall connector before you set up your Service Provider (ISP). Internet connection. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite is not a
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop ® Windows Vista Setting Up a Wireless Connection 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” the documentation that shipped with your on page 14). router. 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any Before you can use your wireless Internet open programs. connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. 3. Click Start → Connect To. To setup your connection to a wi
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To set up your Internet connection: Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows 7 ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the Internet 2. Click Start → Control Panel. Service Provider (ISP) might have a service 3. In the search box, type network, and then out
