Dell 1569, C1RXR, P06F001

Using Your Studio Laptop

1Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your

computer.

2 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge

the battery.

3 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device.

4 Mini DisplayPort connector — Digital interface standard connector that supports

external DisplayPort monitors and projectors.

5 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals.

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

6 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,

external drive, or MP3 player.

Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Cautions, and Warnings March 2010 P/N C1RXR Rev. A00 Contents 3 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5 Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Page Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Page Page Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) Operating System Page Install the SIM Card (Optional) Page Page Page Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) Quick Start Guide Page Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Dell Technology Guide Page Touch Pad Gestures Zoom Multimedia Control Keys Page Page Page Switchable Graphics Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing the Battery Page Software Features Productivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Free Fall Sensor Dell Dock Add a Category Add an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Personalize the Dock Solving Problems Beep Codes Service Manual Network Problems Wireless Connections Wired Connections Wireless Display Problems Power Problems Page Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Page Using Support Tools Dell Support Center My Dell Downloads System Messages Page Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Drivers and Utilities If PSA is invoked: If PSA is not invoked: Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Page Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Page Getting Help Dell Technology Guide Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell Page Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: Computer Model Computer Information Memory Basic Specifications Comprehensive Specifications Connectors Communications Camera Display Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Page Index A B C D Page N O P R S