Dell 1536 manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Quick Reference Guide Model PP33L[...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to ha rdware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. If you purchased[...]

Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front and Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Back and Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Removing and Replacing the Ba[...]

4 Contents Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The computer does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The computer stops responding . . . . . . . . . . 44 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem . . . . .[...]

Contents 5 A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FCC Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61[...]

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Finding Information 7 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . Document/Media/Label Contents Service T ag and Expr ess Service Code Y ou can find this at the bottom of your computer[...]

8 Finding Information Microsoft W indows License Label Y ou can find this label in the battery compartment. Y our operating system product key . NOTE: This label is available only for sy stems with Microsoft operating sy stem. Dell Support Center • Self Help (T roubleshooting, Security , System P erformance, Network/Internet, Backup/Recovery , an[...]

About Y our Computer 9 About Y our Computer Front and Right V iew 4 5 8 2 15 14 3 6 9 10 11 17 18 20 1 7 19 16 12 13[...]

10 About Y our Computer CAMERA INDICATOR — Indicates that the camera is on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your co mputer , your computer may not include a camera. CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, confer encing, and chat. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer , your computer [...]

About Y our Computer 11 KEYBOARD — Backlit keyboar d is an optional feature. If you have purchased the backlit keyboar d, you can change the settings through Dell QuickSet. See Dell T echnology Guide for mo r e information on k e yboard . NUM LOCK LIGHT — T urns on when Num L ock is activated. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm[...]

12 About Y our Computer AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electr ical outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary[...]

About Y our Computer 13 OPTICAL DRIVE — F or more information about the optical drive, see Dell T echnology Guide . NOTE: The optical drive supports standard circular 12.7 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smalle r than 12.7 cm are not supported. USB CONNECTORS IEEE 1394 C ONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed t[...]

14 About Y our Computer • Help - HTML-based Help. C ONSUMER IR — Infrared sensor for using the Dell T ravel Remote. A NALOG M ICROPHONE — Integrated single microphone for conferencing and chat. NOTE: Analog microphone is present only when you have not ordered for the optional camera and digi tal array microphones. TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Use th[...]

About Y our Computer 15 Back and Left V iew 1 ExpressCard slot 2 8-in-1 media card reader 3 headphone connectors (2 ) 4 microphone connector 5 network connector (RJ-45) 6 USB connector 7 eSA T A connector* 8 VGA connector 9 HDMI connector 10 wireless switch 11 security cable slot 12 Wi- Fi catcher network locator 13 air vents 14 battery * Studio 15[...]

16 About Y our Computer E XPRESS C ARD S LOT — Supports one ExpressCar d. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 8- IN -1 MEDIA CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and shar e digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory car d. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slo[...]

About Y our Computer 17 E SA T A CONNECTOR NOTE: The eSA T A connector is availa ble only in Studio 1536. VGA CONNECTOR HDMI C ONNECTOR — HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all di gital signal to produce hi -definition video and audio . WIRELESS ON / OFF SWITCH — Use this switch to rapidly turn off or [...]

18 About Y our Computer SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . W I -F I C ATCHER ™ NETWORK LOCATOR — P ress this button for a few seconds to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity . The W i-F i Catcher Network L ocator has a light that operates as follows: - Flashing[...]

About Y our Computer 19 Bottom V iew BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. NOTE: Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet thr ough the AC adapter will present the brightest picture as well as charge the battery . BATTERY CHARGE /H EALTH G AUGE — Provides i[...]

20 About Y our Computer Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the b attery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work w ith your Dell computer . Do not use batteries from other computers with your computer . CAUTION: Befo[...]

About Y our Computer 21 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside yo ur computer , follow th e safety instructions that shipped with your computer . CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off the co mputer , disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer , disconnect the modem from the wal[...]

22 About Y our Computer 1 base cover 2 captive screws (6) 3 tabs 4 SIM card slot 2 1 3 4[...]

Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Fo r more information regarding the configuration of yo ur computer , click Start , click Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer . Processor P rocessor type Studio 1535: •I n t e l ® Celeron ™ Pr oc e s so r •I n t e l ® P ent[...]

24 Specifications Sy stem In formation System chipset Intel GM/PM 965 (Studio 1535) AMD M780G (Studio 1536) Data bus width 64 bits DR AM bus width dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses P rocessor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 2 MB Graphics bus PCI-E X16 PCI bus 32 bits ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only fo r ExpressCards. It do[...]

Specifications 25 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card controller Ricoh R5C833 8-in-1 memory card connecto r 8-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported • Secur e Digital (SD) •S D I O • MultiMediaCard (MMC) •M e m o r y S t i c k • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Pictur e Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD Memory Memory module connec[...]

26 Specifications eSA T A one four pin eSA T A/USB combo connector (available only on Studio 1536) USB four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector (Studio 1535) three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector (Studio 1535) Video 15-hole connector HDMI 19 pin Communications Modem: Ty p e External V .92 56K USB Modem Controller Hardwar e modem Interface Universal[...]

Specifications 27 UMA: Vid eo typ e integrated on system board Video controller Mobile Intel GMA X3100, A TI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics Video memory Intel: Up to 358 MB of shared memory AMD: Up to 256 MB of shared memory (32 MB dedicated local frame buffer) LCD interface LV D S TV support HDMI 1.2 Audio Audio type IDT 92HD73C High Definition Audio [...]

28 Specifications Display T ype (T rueLife) 15.4-inch CCFL WXGA Anti-Glare 15.4-inch CCFL WXGA+ with T rueLife 15.4-inch CCFL WUXGA with T rueLife 15.4-inch WXGA+WLED with T rueLife Dimensions: Height 207 mm (8.14 in) Wi d t h 331.2 mm (13.03 in) Diagonal 391.2 mm (15.4 in) Maximum resolutions: WXGA AG 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors WXGA+ with T rueLif[...]

Specifications 29 Media Drive DVD+/-R W Interface Roxio Creator 10 DE and Roxio Creator 10 P remier - Ultimate Dell MediaDirect™ 4.0 Keyboard Nu mb er o f ke ys 86 (U.S. and Canada); 102 (Europe); 105 (Japan); 104 (Brazil) Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji NOTE: Backlit keyboard is optional Camera (optional) Pix el 2.0 mega pix el Video Resolution 320[...]

30 Specifications Battery T ype 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 48.3 mm (1.9 in) (4/6/9 cell) Height 20.4 mm (0.8 in) (4/6 cell) 37.8 mm (1.5 in) (9 cell) Wi d t h 206.6 mm (8.13 in) (4/6 cell) 284.9 mm (11.2 in) (9 cell) W eight 0.24 kg (0.54 lb) (4 ce[...]

Specifications 31 AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output current 65 W 90 W 3.34 A (continuous) 4.34 A (peak for 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) 5.62 A (peak for 4-second pulse) Output power 65 W or 90 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: 65 W Height 28.2 mm (1.11 in) Wi d t[...]

32 Specifications Phy sical Height 25.3 mm to 38.5 mm (1.0 in to 1.51 in) W idth 355 mm (13.98 in) Depth 261.9 mm (10.31 in) W eight (with 4-cell battery): Configurable to less than 2.68 kg (5.91 lb) Environmental T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Ope[...]

T roubleshooting 33 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provid es proactive e-mail notification of software and har dware updates for your computer . This service is free and can be customized for content, format , and frequency of notifications. T o enroll for the Dell T echnica l Update service, go t[...]

34 T r oubleshooting Starting PSA Diagnostics From Y our Computer NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, co ntact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58). NOTE: T roubleshooting using Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics through the Utility Partition, referenced in this section, may or ma y not be available in your computer . 1 Ensure[...]

T roubleshooting 35 Starting the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Depending on which Dell computer you have purchased there may not be an additional extended Dell 32 Bi t Diagnostics available on the Drivers and Utilities media referenced in this section. 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and r[...]

36 T r oubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagno stics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer . After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears. NOT[...]

T roubleshooting 37 The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option: Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you need. F or more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services t[...]

38 T r oubleshooting F or more information on Dell Support Center , see the Dell T echnology Guide. It is available in W indows Help and Support ( Start → Help and Support ) and at Dell Support W ebsite. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipp ed with your computer[...]

T roubleshooting 39 3 Click P roperties → To o l s → Check Now . NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for and attempt re covery of bad sectors , and then click Start . Error Mes[...]

40 T r oubleshooting E XTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory recor ded in NVR A M does not match the memory in stalled in the computer . Restart the computer . If the error appears again, contact Dell. T HE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE — The file that you are trying to copy is too lar ge to fit on th[...]

T roubleshooting 41 H ARD - DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE — The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer , remove the hard d rive, and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer , rein stall the har d drive, and r estart the computer . If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Har d Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagn[...]

42 T r oubleshooting M EMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you ar e attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility . Shut down the computer , wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. T ry to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation. M EMORY DATA LINE FAILUR[...]

T roubleshooting 43 1 Click Start → Control P anel . 2 Under P rograms , click Uninstall a P rogram . 3 Select the program you want to remove. 4 Click Uninstall and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. S ECTOR NOT FOUND — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. Y[...]

44 T r oubleshooting X : IS NOT ACCESSIBLE . T HE DEVICE IS NOT READY — Insert a disk into the drive and try again. W ARNING : B ATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW — The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery , or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer . Lockups and Softw[...]

T roubleshooting 45 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD — P rogram compatibility is a mode in W indows that lets you run prog rams written for earlier versions of W indows. F or more information, sea rch for the keywor d program compatibility wizard in W indows He[...]

46 T r oubleshooting Power Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 57 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipp ed with your computer . C HECK THE POWER LIGHT — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power . [...]

T roubleshooting 47 E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — T urn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. A DJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See Dell T echnology Guide for power management settings. R ESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES — If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, r einstall the memory m[...]

48 T r oubleshooting Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem Y ou can restore your operating system in the following ways: • W indows Vista ® has the Backup and Restore Center that can cr eate backups of important files on your computer , or backup the entire computer . Y ou may then restore your operating system or files if needed. • Microsoft W in[...]

T roubleshooting 49 F or more information, 1 Click Start → Help and Support . 2 Ty p e System Restore in the search field and press <Enter>. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a de vice driver , use Device Driver Rollback to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System R[...]

50 T r oubleshooting Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last sy stem rest ore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any fi les or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete. 1 Click Start → Help and Support . 2 Ty p e System Restore in the search field and press[...]

T roubleshooting 51 6 Click Dell F actory Image Restore . 7 In the Dell F actory Image Restore window , click Next . 8 Select the Y es, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next . The computer is restor ed to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restor e operation is completed, click Fi n [...]

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Getting Help 53 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the comp uter cover , first disconnect the computer power and modem c ables from all electrical outlets. If you experience a problem with yo ur computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "T roubleshooting" [...]

54 Getting Help T echnical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. T o contact Dell's support service, see "Before Y ou Call" on page 56, and then see the contact informa[...]

Getting Help 55 • Dell Mark eting and Sales e-mail addresses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your passwor d. AutoT ech Service Dell's automated support service—AutoT ech[...]

56 Getting Help Returning Items for W arranty Repair or Credit P repare all items being r eturned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Materi al Authorization Number , and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. F or the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell"[...]

Getting Help 57 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Servi ce Code: Return Material Authorization Number ( if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Y es No Network, versio[...]

58 Getting Help Contacting Dell F or customers in the United States , call 800- WWW -DE LL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, yo u can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip , bill, Contacting Dell techsheet, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and teleph one-based supp[...]

Appendix 59 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and ca n radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accorda nce with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with ra dio and television r eception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits [...]

60 Appendix The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corpo[...]

Index 61 Index B battery removing, 2 0 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 1 1 C camera, 10 Check Disk, 38 computer crashes, 4 4 - 4 5 restor e to previous operating s t a t e , 48-49 specifications, 2 3 stops responding, 4 4 D Dell Diagnostics about, 3 3 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 3 5 starting from your hard[...]

62 Index I IEEE 1394 connector description, 1 6 M media control buttons description, 1 0 messages error , 3 9 modem connector description, 1 9 N network connector description, 1 6 O operating system reinstalling W indows V ista, 4 8 - 5 0 P power problems, 4 6 power button description, 1 1 power light conditions, 4 6 problems blue screen, 4 5 compu[...]

Index 63 software and har dware incompatibilities, 47 specifications, 23 System Restore, 48-49 T touch pad buttons description, 1 4 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 1 4 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 3 3 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 4 7 restor e computer to previous operating state, 4 8 - 4 9 W W indows Vista P rogram Compatibility wiza[...]

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