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Setup Guide - Page 4
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...Dell, the DELL logo, Studio XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. is used in any proprietary interest in U.S. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell.... Blu-ray Disc is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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...Up the TV Tuner (Optional 12 Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections (Optional 13
Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16
Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media...Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31 Network Problems 31 Power Problems 32 ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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...Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet, carrying case, or drawer when it is powered on the computer may cause it is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot.
Restricting airflow around your Studio XPS™ 1640/1645/1647 laptop.... Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
This section provides information to help...
Setup Guide - Page 9
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..., with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on the center control cover and then release.
Turning on Your Computer
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Using the Wireless Button
To turn on your wireless radios (Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and WWAN) off .
Setup Guide - Page 10
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of your computer... operating system's setup process.
NOTE: For optimal performance of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
NOTE: For more information on the screen. The screens will require the ...
Setup Guide - Page 11
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..., connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Follow the instructions on page 10.
9 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop
To create a system recovery media:
1.
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on...
Setup Guide - Page 24
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... information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide.
2 Left digital array microphone - For more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess.
5 Right digital array microphone - FastAccess Facial Recognition (Optional) - The camera may have an advanced facial recognition software based on .
4 Camera - Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
Display Features
The display panel...
Setup Guide - Page 26
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... or move selected items, and left-click by bringing the two fingers together). Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
Computer Base and Keyboard Features
1 2 3 4
24
1 Touch pad -
To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by tapping the surface. In...
Setup Guide - Page 27
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no lighting
c. For more information on a mouse.
3 Backlit Keyboard - half keyboard/touch pad brightness
Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
4 Consumer IR - and right-click functions like those on the keyboard, see Dell Technology Guide. Backlit Keyboard/Touch Pad Brightness Settings - full keyboard/touch pad brightness (default setting)
b. Allows certain software applications to toggle between ...
Setup Guide - Page 29
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... battery out.
3
1
2
1 Battery bay 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery
To replace the battery, slide it into place.
27 This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer and hold it in place.
3. WARNING: Before...
Setup Guide - Page 30
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...and view digital photographs and images depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your own CDs, listen to disc, saved on connected TVs, projectors,... and DVDs. You can be recorded to music and internet radio stations. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in your computer. After ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
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... Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Personalize the Dock
1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2. You can personalize the Dock by:
• Adding or removing icons
• Changing the color and location of the Dock
•...
Setup Guide - Page 32
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... Online icon on the screen.
30 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. To...
Setup Guide - Page 41
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... the keyboard.
Keyboard failure or loose cable. Ensure that the boot sequence information is connected. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure -
No bootable partition on page 58 for assistance). See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan. No timer tick interrupt - Using Support Tools
CMOS checksum error - Possible system...
Setup Guide - Page 64
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... Model
Processor
Studio XPS 1640/1645/1647
L2 cache
Processor Type
Studio XPS 1640 Studio XPS 1645 Studio XPS 1647
Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel Core i7 Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
Studio XPS 1640 3 MB or 6 MB L3 cache
Studio XPS 1645 6 MB or 8 MB Studio XPS 1647 2 MB, 3 MB, or 4 MB External bus frequency
Studio XPS 1640 800/1066 MHz
Studio XPS 1645/1647
100...
Setup Guide - Page 65
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..., 1 GB, and 2 GB
Memory type
Studio XPS 1640/1647
1066 MHz DDR3 SO‑DIMM
Studio XPS 1645 1333 MHz DDR3 SO‑DIMM
Memory configuration possible
Studio XPS 1640 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, and 4 GB
Studio XPS 1645/1647
1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com.
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Setup Guide - Page 66
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...) 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board
WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth® wireless technology, UWB WLAN/WiMax, WWAN, Bluetooth wireless technology
ExpressCard ExpressCard controller
Studio XPS 1640 Intel ICH9M
Studio XPS 1645/1647
ExpressCard connector
Intel PM55
one ExpressCard slot (54 mm)
Cards supported
ExpressCard/34 (34 mm)
ExpressCard/54 (54 mm)
1.5 V and 3.3 V
ExpressCard connector...
Setup Guide - Page 67
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... Mobility Radeon HD 565v ATI Mobility Radeon HD 565v ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Basic Specifications
Video Video memory Studio XPS 1640
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 565v Studio XPS 1645/1647 LCD interface
External display support
512 MB/1 GB dedicated GDDR3 memory
1GB dedicated DDR3 memory
1 GB dedicated DDR3...
Setup Guide - Page 70
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...(typical) 250 cd/m2 (minimum) (WLED/RGBLED)
300 cd/m2 (typical) 270 cd/m2 (minimum) (FHD WLED)
Studio XPS 1645/1647
300 cd/m2 (typical) 250 cd/m2 (minimum) (WLED/RGBLED)
300 cd/m2 (typical) 270 cd/m2 (...0.1840 mm (RGBLED) 0.1792 mm (FHD WLED)
brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information)
Keyboard (backlit)
Number of keys
86 (U.S.