Dell pp33l setup guide Battery status light Indicates the battery charging state

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1 IEEE 1394 connector – Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.

2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

3Optical 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.

4 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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5 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.

6 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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Contents Setup Guide Page Setup Guide July F955H Contents Restoring Your Operating System Getting HelpBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Studio LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Using The Wireless Switch Check the Wireless SwitchConnect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista SetupSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Device Status Lights Using Your Studio LaptopUsing Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features Battery status light Indicates the battery charging state Left Side Features Blinking white indicates searching Dell Wi-Fi Catcher NetworkVGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector ExpressCard slot Supports one ExpressCard Computer Base and Keyboard Features Caps Lock light Turns on when using the Caps Lock key Using Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls Left digital array microphone optional Display FeaturesRemoving and Replacing BatteryTo eject a disc from the drive, gently touch Using the Optical Disc DriveCustomizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops responding EndIf you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceSupport.dell.com Ftp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comGetting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Type L2 cache Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorExpressCard TypeComputer Information MemoryVideo Discrete CommunicationsVideo Ports and ConnectorsAudio Display Camera optional KeyboardTouch pad BatteryAC Adapter Physical Basic Specifications Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index ISP Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper Page Page