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    SETUP GUIDE
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    Model PP17S  SETUP GUIDE
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    tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows
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    Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and
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     Hardware Troubleshooter 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore Options 37 System Restore 37 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Operating System Reinstallation 40 Getting Help 42 Technical Support and Customer Service 43 DellConnect 43 Online Services 43 AutoTech Service 44 Product
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    Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop This section provides information to help you set up your Studio XPS 1340 and connect the peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you have easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a
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    Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION: The AC adapter
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    on, gently touch the wireless control on the center control cover and then release. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop This control allows you to quickly turn off all your wireless radios (Bluetooth®, WiFi, and WWAN), such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight
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    Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 8
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    Press the Power Control Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop 9
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    Studio XPS™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your computer is pre-configured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions operating system's setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable. Connecting to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: Internet Service
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    Studio XPS™ Laptop programs. 2. Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE
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    Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop 4. Select either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, instructions to finish the setup. 1. Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in/microphone connector. 2. Click the middle headphone icon, select Device
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    the AC adapter). Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer and turn it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery out. To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until the battery clicks into place. 13
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    Using Your Studio XPS™ Your computer has several indicators, controls, buttons, and features that provide information at‑a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device Status Lights 1234 14
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    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 a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. You may turn off
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    Using Your Studio XPS™ Right Side Features 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16
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    to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 3 Backlit keyboard - Provides visibility in dark environments by illuminating characters on all the keys. For more information see the Dell Technology Guide. Using Your Studio XPS™ 4 Optical drive - Can either play, read, or
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    Your Studio XPS™ 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard-disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). This connector can also be used for charging
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    : Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and miniDVDs) as you will damage the drive. 12 cm Using Your Studio XPS™ NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Place the disc in the center of the disc slot, with the
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    Using Your Studio XPS™ Left Side Features NOTE: Do not connect devices to the DisplayPort connector and HDMI connector at the same time. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 20
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    on and battery is charged • Blinking white - computer is in standby state 2 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot. Using Your Studio XPS™ 3 VGA connector
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    Studio XPS™ Display Features The display panel holds a camera and accompanying dual digital array microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display - Your display can vary based on the selection you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide to manually login
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    Using Your Studio XPS™ Media, Wireless, and Power Controls To use the media, wireless, and power controls, gently touch the icon and then release. The control's icon lights up
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    Using Your Studio XPS™ Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 56 24
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    Using Your Studio XPS™ 1 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface. It supports circular scrolling and zoom. 2 Touch pad buttons (2) - Provide left-click and right-click functions like those on a mouse. 3
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    the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can also edit and
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    /DVDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to
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    Studio XPS™ • Power saver - This power option saves power on your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the battery life and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - This power option provides the highest level of system System
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    Dell" on page 47. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Network Problems . You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed
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    link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. Power Problems If the power light is off - The computer is either turned Remove the AC adapter and try turning on the computer with the battery. • Remove the battery and try turning on the computer with the AC adapter. • Check
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    " on page 36). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding - End the program: 1. Press
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    the computer turns off and then turn your computer on. If you have other software problems - • Keep backup copies of your important data always. • Use a virus- manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer
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    , System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its service tag and express service code. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell
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    Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support. dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 47 for assistance. CPU fan failure - CPU fan has failed. Replace the CPU fan. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Hard-disk drive failure
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    the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct or see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
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    on your hard drive. 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2. Hold down the key while pressing the power button to turn on the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image
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    Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can use
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    permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers that you installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
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    Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the method of last resort to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window
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    installed the new device driver. See "System Restore" on page 37. NOTICE: Before installing the operating system, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows
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    must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press
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    at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services" on page 43 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online. 5. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 47. NOTE: Call Dell Support from
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    Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 46 and then see
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    Dell's automated support service-AutoTech- provides recorded answers to the questions 44 most frequently asked by Dell customers about their laptop and desktop computers. When you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions. For instructions
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    as follows: 1. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 47. 3. Include Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). 5. Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides shipment to Dell. Collect On
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    Tag (barcode on the back or bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to a network? Yes /No • Network, version, and network
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    sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your
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    See: the Operating System media. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In
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    service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. find drivers and downloads. access technical support and product help. check on your order status for new purchases. find solutions and answers to common questions. locate information for last-minute updates
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    Basic Specifications System Model Studio XPS 1340 This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Offerings
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    configuration possible 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, and 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Basic Specifications Computer Information System Chipset Data bus width GeForce 9400M G 64 bits DRAM bus width
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    Card with Bluetooth® wireless technology, UWB Mini-Cards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated on system board GeForce 9500M (GeForce 9400M G + GeForce 9200M GS) Video Video memory UMA Video type video controller video memory LCD interface Display support Audio Audio type Audio
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    -digital and digital-to-analog) Internal Interface High Definition Audio External Interface Speaker dual function microphone-in connector, two Connectors IEEE 1394a 4-pin serial connector Mini-Card two Type IIIA Mini-Card slots, one half-size Mini -Card slot Network adapter RJ-45 port 10/100
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    (CCFL 5 point avg) Display Viewing Angles: Horizontal ±40° (CCFL) min. ±50° (LED) min. Vertical +15°/-30° (CCFL) min. +40°/-50° (LED) min. Pixel pitch 0.2235 mm Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information) Keyboard
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    Battery Type 6-cell/9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 50.39 mm (1.98 inches) (6/9 cell) 26.3 mm (0.8 in) (6 cell) 41.9 mm (1.6 in) (9 cell) 204.9 mm (8.03 in) (6 cell) 259.3 mm (10.2 in) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 11.1 VDC Charge
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    certain power-intensive conditions (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information) Life span 300 discharge/charge (approximate) cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage Input
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    65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Height Width 22.5 mm to 37.2 mm (0.88 in to 1.46 in) 319.3 mm (12.57 in) Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 236.15 mm (9.29 in) 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) 57
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    using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to
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    (ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 27 contacting Dell online 47 customer service 43 customizing your desktop 27 your energy settings 27 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 28 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 33 Dell support website 49 59
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    Index Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Device Status Lights 14 Diagnostic Checklist 46 disc drive supported disc sizes 19 discs ejecting 19 using 19 drivers and downloads 49 DVDs, playing and creating 27 E email addresses for technical support 44 energy conserving 27 expansion bus 51
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    45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 45 software features 26 specifications 50 support email addresses 44 support sites worldwide 43 system messages 34 system restore 37 T technical
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    Index W warranty returns 45 Windows, reinstalling 37 Windows Vista® 10 reinstalling 41 setup 10 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 29 62
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