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SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: P06F series Regulatory type: P06F001
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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 Computer Base Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Switchable Graphics . . . . . .
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Contents Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 68 Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 48 Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Returning Items for Repair Under Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . .
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting WARNING: Do not block, push objects ™ ™ up your Dell Studio laptop. into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not place your Dell computer in a Before Setting Up Your low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such Computer as carpets or rugs, while it is powered When positioning your computer, ensure that on. Restricting the airflow can damage you allow easy acce
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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 cable 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 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 system’s
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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 62. 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 allows you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. To access these features, 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 Replaci
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 1 battery bay 2 SIM card slot 3 SIM card 3 2 1 13
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 14
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To enable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Press the wireless key on the keyboard. A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all radios. ® NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios o
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To set up wireless display on your computer: Set Up Wireless Display 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. (Optional) 2. Ensure that wireless is enabled (see “Enable NOTE: For more information about wireless or Disable Wireless” on page 14). display, see the wireless display adapter 3. Connect the wireless display adapter to Quick Start Guide. the TV. Wireless display can only be set up on 4. Ensure that Switchable Graphics is set computers with: to Po
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To enable wireless display: 7. Press the wireless display key 1. Press the wireless display key on on the keyboard. ® the keyboard. The Intel Wireless Display window ® The Intel Wireless Display window appears. appears. 8. Select Scan for available displays. 2. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. 9. Select your wireless display adapter from NOTE: For information on wireless display the Detected wireless displays list. problems, see “Wireless
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the (Optional) documentation that shipped with your router. To connect to the Internet, you need an external Before you can use your wireless Internet modem or network connection and an Internet connection, you need to connect to your Service Provider (ISP). wireless router. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter To set up your connection to a wireless route
