Studio Setup Guide
studio SETUP GUIDE
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.
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Contents
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop ..... 5
Before Setting Up Your Computer ..... 5
Connect the AC Adapter ..... 6
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) ..... 7
Press the Power Button ..... 8
Set Up Microsoft Windows ..... 9
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) ..... 10
Install the SIM Card (Optional) ..... 12
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) ..... 14
Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) ..... 16
Connect to the Internet (Optional) ..... 18
Using Your Studio Laptop ..... 20
Right View Features ..... 20
Left View Features ..... 22
Front View Features ..... 26
Computer Base Features.....28
Touch Pad Gestures.....31
Multimedia Control Keys.....32
Display Features.....34
Switchable Graphics.....36
Dell Extended Battery Life.....37
Removing and Replacing the Battery.....38
Software Features.....40
Dell DataSafe Online Backup.....41
Free Fall Sensor.....41
Dell Dock.....42
Solving Problems.....43
Beep Codes.....43
Network Problems.....44
Wireless Display Problems.....45
Contents
Power Problems.....45
Memory Problems.....47
Lockups and Software Problems.....48
Using Support Tools.....50
Dell Support Center.....50
My Dell Downloads.....51
System Messages.....51
Hardware Troubleshooter.....53
Dell Diagnostics.....54
Restoring Your Operating System.....58
System Restore.....59
Dell DataSafe Local Backup.....60
System Recovery Media.....62
Dell Factory Image Restore.....63
Getting Help.....65
Technical Support and Customer Service.....66
DellConnect.....66
Online Services .....67
Automated Order-Status Service .....68
Product Information .....68
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit .....69
Before You Call .....70
Contacting Dell .....72
Finding More Information and Resources .....74
Basic Specifications .....76
Appendix .....81
Macrovision Product Notice .....81
Index .....82
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your Dell $ ^{™} $ Studio $ ^{™} $ laptop.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your Studio laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.
WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to the computer.
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.
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NOTE: Connect the power cable to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.
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NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E or PA-12 with your computer.
