Dell 1645, 1647, PF42Y, PP35L setup guide Using Your Studio XPS Laptop, Device Status Lights

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Using Your Studio XPS Laptop

Your computer has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Device Status Lights

1 2 3 4

1 Hard drive activity light – Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity.

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

2 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.

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Contents

SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE Model PP35LMarch 2010 P/N PF42Y Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting the AC Adapter Connecting the Network Cable OptionalUsing the Wireless Button Turning on Your ComputerCreate System Recovery Media Recommended Set Up Microsoft WindowsSupport.dell.com Connecting to the Internet Optional To create a system recovery mediaSetting Up a Wired Connection Insert the disc or USB key in the computer Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control Panel Click Start → Connect ToTo set up your Internet connection Connect to the Internet window appearsSelect Express setup To set up the TV Tuner for the first timeTo re-setup the TV Tuner, if required Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections Optional To set up the 5.1 audio connectionsSymbol on the center control cover and then release Using Your Studio XPS LaptopDevice Status Lights Symbol Wwan is enabledThen release Wwan status light Turns on whenPlastic blank installed When no ExpressCard is installedExpressCard ExpressCard slot. Blanks protectUsing Your Studio XPS Laptop Using Your Studio XPS Laptop On Battery Power Left Side Features Security cable slot Attaches aVGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector Display Features Camera activity light Illuminates when the camera is onMedia, Wireless, and Power Controls Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Using the Optical Drive Playing or recording CDs and DVDsRemoving and Replacing the Battery Slide the battery outProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Solving Problems Network ProblemsWired Connections If the wired network connection is lost Power ProblemsPower/battery lights on the hinges indicate the following Solving Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsIf you experience memory problems If a program stops responding End the programIf you have other software problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Home page also provides links to accessDell Support Center To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbarMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Them Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePSA will start running tests Following message is displayedPress any key to go to the Choose An Option window Select the test you want to runInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Restore and DataSafe Local Backup To reinstall only the operating system on your computerRestoring Your Operating System Option UseSystem Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Start Search box, type System Restore and press EnterDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupTurn on your computer Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSelect Repair Your Computer System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpDell’s support service is available to ServiceDellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to Find safety best practices information for your computerIcon System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer Information MemoryBluetooth wireless 1645/1647 Bluetooth wireless TechnologyCommunications Technology, UWBVideo Ports and Connectors AudioDisplay Studio XPS 300 cd/m2 typical 1645/1647 Luminance with Eted Studio XPS 300 cd/m2 typical 1640For more information Battery CameraAC Adapter Physical Temperature range Operating Computer EnvironmentStorage Grms Contaminant level By ISA-S71.04-1985Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Email addresses Internet connection For technical supportNetwork cable, connecting 6 wireless network connection Page Printed on recycled paper