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Basic Specifications

System Model

Dell Studio 1435

This section provides basic information that you

may need when setting up, updating drivers for,

and upgrading your computer.

NOTE:

Offerings may vary by region.

For more information regarding the

configuration of your computer, click

Start

→

Help and Support

and select

the option to view information about your

computer.

Processor

Processor type

Intel

•

Celeron

(availability varies

by regions)
Intel

•

Dual-Core

Intel

•

Core

™

2 Duo

Intel

•

Pentium

Dual-Core

L1 cache

64 KB (Intel - 32 KB

per core)

L2 cache

512 KB
1 MB (Intel Celeron,

Intel Dual-Core)
2 MB or 3 MB or 6 MB

(Intel Core2 Duo)

Summary of Contents for Studio 1435

Page 1: ...SETUP GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ... SETUP GUIDE Model PP24L ...

Page 4: ...n permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo MediaDirect Wi Fi Catcher YOURS IS HERE and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Sta...

Page 5: ...io Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 23 Display Features 26 Media Controls 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 29 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Dell Support Center 37 Using Support Too...

Page 6: ...47 Technical Support and Customer Service 48 DellConnect 48 Online Services 48 AutoTech Service 49 Product Information 50 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 50 Before You Call 51 Contacting Dell 52 Finding More Information and Resources 54 Basic Specifications 56 Appendix 68 Macrovision Product Notice 68 Index 69 ...

Page 7: ... the computer and a minimum of 5 1 cm 2 in on all other sides You should never put your computer in an enclosed space such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on CAUTION Do not block push objects into or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents Do not store your Dell computer in a low airflow environment such as a closed briefcase while it is running Restricting the airflow can damage the c...

Page 8: ...trips vary among countries Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage NOTICE When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer grasp the connector not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the cable NOTE Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that t...

Page 9: ...9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the Network Cable optional If you plan to use a wired network connection plug in the network cable Turning on Your Studio laptop ...

Page 10: ...ows Vista Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista To set up Windows Vista for the first time follow the instructions on the screen These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection NOTICE Do not interrupt the op...

Page 11: ...ired Internet Connection If you are using a dial up connection connect the telephone line to the external USB modem optional and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection If you are using a DSL or cable satellite modem connection contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions Setting Up a Wireless Connection 2 1 3 4 Internet service 1 cable o...

Page 12: ...dows desktop Follow the instructions on the screen to 3 complete the setup If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP perform the steps in the following section NOTE If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past the ISP might have a service outage Contact your ISP to check the service statu...

Page 13: ...SL satellite modem cable TV modem or wireless technology connection Choose b Dial up if you will use an optional USB dial up modem or ISDN NOTE If you do not know which type of connection to select click Help me choose or contact your ISP Follow the instructions on the screen and 5 use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup ...

Page 14: ... off switch on page 21 to quickly turn all wireless communication On and Off 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 To turn off Bluetooth wireless right click the bluetooth icon in the notification area of your desktop and click Turn Bluetooth Adapter Off or see wir...

Page 15: ...ttery charge is low Flashing orange the battery charge is critically low and you should either plug in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications until you can 4 Hard drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads or writes data A flashing light indicates hard drive activity NOTE To avoid loss of data never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light...

Page 16: ... Supports both 54 mm and 34 mm ExpressCards NOTE The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards It does NOT support PC Cards NOTE Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot blanks from other computers may not fit your computer ...

Page 17: ...s protect unused slots from dust and other particles Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot Blanks from other computers may not fit your computer 3 IEEE 1394 connector Connects high speed serial multimedia devices that support IEEE 1394 such as some digital video cameras 4 HDMI Out connector HDMI Out Hi Definition Mutimedia Interface Out connector carries outgoing data ...

Page 18: ...o power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer For more information see Connect the AC Adapter on 8 9 Power button and light Turns the power on or off when pressed NOTICE If the computer stops responding press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely may take several seco...

Page 19: ...19 Using Your Studio Laptop ...

Page 20: ...ess switch and press this button for a few seconds to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity NOTE The Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off in Standby mode or in Hibernate mode and the wireless switch is configured in the system setup program BIOS to control Wi Fi network connections NOTE The Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured fo...

Page 21: ...ecurity cable slot on your computer 3 Wireless On Off switch Use this switch to quickly turn all wireless devices Off or On such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology The wireless switch may be in the Off position when your computer is shipped to you To turn the switch On slide the switch toward the front of the computer until it clicks into place Off On NOTE This swi...

Page 22: ... or input signal for use with audio programs 6 Audio Out Headphone connectors 2 Connect to headphones powered speakers or sound systems The audio signal is the same for both connectors 7 USB connector Connects to USB devices such as a mouse keyboard printer external drive or MP3 player ...

Page 23: ...or conferencing and chat 3 Consumer IR Allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote an optional device that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot when not in use 4 Touch pad buttons Provide left click and right click functions like those on a mouse 5 Touch pad Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor drag or move selected items and right click or ...

Page 24: ...cure When you slide your finger over the reader it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity by automating the entry of user names and passwords using DigitalPersona Personal software To activate and use Digital Persona Personal click Start Programs DigitalPersona Personal ...

Page 25: ...ting all symbols on the keys The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet For more information on keyboard see the Dell Technology Guide Backlit Keyboard Brightness Settings Press Fn right arrow key to toggle between the three lighting states in the given order The three lighting states are full keyboard touch pad brightness a half keyboard touch pad brightness b no li...

Page 26: ...mera for video capture conferencing and chat Based the on selections you made when purchasing your computer your computer may not include a camera FastAccess facial recognition optional Helps to keep your Dell computer secure This advanced facial recognition software learns your face and minimizes the need for you to use login passwords For more information click Start Programs FastAccess 4 Right ...

Page 27: ...mbol and then release The control s symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection and then fade away Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Eject the disc ...

Page 28: ...AUTION Before removing the battery shut down the computer and remove external cables including the AC adapter To remove the battery Shut down the computer and remove all the 1 external cables Turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery release latch towards the 3 side of the computer and hold it in place Slide the battery out of the bay 4 1 2 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch To replace the battery...

Page 29: ... disc Software Features NOTE For more information about 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 view digital photographs and images Check your purcha...

Page 30: ... To access the display properties window Right click an open area of the desktop 1 Click 2 Personalize to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer Microsoft Windows Vista provides three default options Bala...

Page 31: ...iles and folders on your computer To back up files Click 1 Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Welcome Center Transfer files and settings Click 2 Back up files or Back up computer Click 3 Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard ...

Page 32: ... switch may be off To turn on the wireless switch slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place Off On The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source cable modem or network hub Re establish your connection to the wireless router Save and close any o...

Page 33: ...ned off or is not receiving power Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet If the computer is plugged into a power strip ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on Also temporarily bypass power protection devices power strips and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns...

Page 34: ...and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements If necessary install additional memory See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com Reseat the memory modules See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com to ensure that your computer is successfully comm...

Page 35: ...nd then reinstall the program NOTE Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on CD If the computer stops responding NOTICE You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown Turn the computer off If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 1...

Page 36: ...anning program to check the hard drive or CDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements ne...

Page 37: ...ows Vista Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Assistance from Dell Technical Support with DellConnect Customer Service Training and Tutorials How To Help with Dell on Call and Online Scan with PCCheckUp About Your System System Documentation Warranty Information System Information Upgrades Accessories The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer s model...

Page 38: ...ical Support The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see Contacting Dell on page 52 for assistance CMOS checksum error Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low Replace the battery See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com or see Contacting Dell on page 52 for assistance CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed Replac...

Page 39: ...ct both of them NOTICE Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem S M A R T error possible hard disk drive failure This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup see Contacting Dell on page 52 fo...

Page 40: ...ctive See the System Setup section in Dell Technology Guide Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive NOTE If your computer cannot display a screen image see Contacting Dell on page 52 Ensure that the computer is co...

Page 41: ... logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program When the boot device list appears highlight 3 CD DVD CD RW and press Enter Select the 4 Boot from CD ROM option from...

Page 42: ...se it to restore your operating system However using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files if changes to the hard...

Page 43: ...ams Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete Click 1 Start In the 2 Start Search box type System Restore and press Enter Click 3 Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received yo...

Page 44: ...s the recovery options log on as 5 a local user To access the command prompt type administrator in the User name field then click OK Click 6 Dell Factory Image Restore The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears NOTE Depending upon your configuration you may need to select Dell Factory Tools then Dell Factory Image Restore Click 7 Next The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears NOTICE If y...

Page 45: ...cted by the computer To reinstall Windows you need the following items Dell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer or whether you request...

Page 46: ...osoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program When the boot device list appears highlight 6 CD DVD CD RW Drive and press Enter Press any key to 7 Boot from CD ROM Follow the instructions on the screen to complete th...

Page 47: ...ll Support online If the preceding steps have not resolved the 5 problem see Contacting Dell on page 52 NOTE Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures NOTE Dell s Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries When prompted by Dell s automated telephone system enter your Express Service Code ...

Page 48: ...uter through a broadband connection diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision For more information go to support dell com and click DellConnect Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites www dell com www dell com ap Asian Pacific countries only www dell com jp Japan only www euro dell com Europe only www dell com la Latin American ...

Page 49: ...l customers about their portable and desktop computers When you call AutoTech use your touch tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions For instructions on accessing the telephone number to call your region see Contacting Dell on page 52 Automated Order Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered you can go to support dell com or yo...

Page 50: ...the telephone number to call for your 2 region see Contacting Dell on page 52 Include a copy of the invoice and a letter 3 describing the reason for the return Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist see 4 Diagnostic Checklist on page 51 indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 40 Include any accessories that be...

Page 51: ...telephone at or near the computer You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard relay detailed information during operations or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself Ensure that the computer documentation is available Diagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Express Service Code Return Mat...

Page 52: ...rnet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit 1 support dell com Verify your coun...

Page 53: ...53 Getting Help ...

Page 54: ...pport website at support dell com learn more about your operating system maintaining peripherals RAID Internet Bluetooth networking and e mail the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive upgrade your computer with new or additional memory or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com NOTE In some coun...

Page 55: ...he following location www dell com regulatory_compliance find your Service tag Express Service Code You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support dell com or to contact technical support the back or bottom of your computer find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questi...

Page 56: ...on For more information regarding the configuration of your computer click Start Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer Processor Processor type Intel Celeron availability varies by regions Intel Dual Core Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Pentium Dual Core L1 cache 64 KB Intel 32 KB per core L2 cache 512 KB 1 MB Intel Celeron Intel Dual Core 2 MB or 3 MB or 6 MB Intel...

Page 57: ... bus width dual channel 2 64 bit buses Processor address bus width 36 bits Falsh EPROM 2 MB System Information Graphics bus PCI E X16 PCI bus PCI Express used for video controllers 32 bits ExpressCard NOTE The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards It does NOT support PC Cards NOTE PCMCIA may not be available in some regions ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ...

Page 58: ...Studio 1435 supports up to 667 MHz Minimum memory configuration 1 GB Memory Maximum memory configuration 4 GB NOTE In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability both memory slots must be populated and must match in size NOTE The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files NOTE For instructi...

Page 59: ... PRO xD Picture Card Hi Capacity SD Hi Density SD Ports and Connectors Audio microphone in connector two stereo headphones speakers connector IEEE 1394a 4 pin mini non powered connector Consumer IR sensor compatible with Philips RC6 receive only Mini Card two Type IIIA Mini Card slots one half size Mini Card slot HDMI connector 19 pin Network adapter RJ 45 port USB three 4 pin USB 2 0 compliant co...

Page 60: ...size Mini Card and WPAN full size Mini Card Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology Video Discrete Video type Video controller Video memory integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 256 MB DDR3 technology UMA Video type Video controller Video memory integrated on system board Intel 965 GM up to 358 MB of shared memory LCD interface Low Voltage Differential Signalin...

Page 61: ...nector two stereo headphones speakers connector Speaker two 4 ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 2 Watts per channel into 4 ohms Volume controls program menus and media control buttons Camera optional Pixel 2 0 mega pixel Video Resolution 320x240 1600x1200 640x480 at 30 fps Diagonal Viewing Angle 66 Media Drive CD DVD Writer Dual Layer DVD RW Drive Blu ray Disc BD optional Interface Roxio Cre...

Page 62: ...RGB x 800 14 1 inch WLED WXGA TrueLife 1280 x 3 RGB x 800 14 1 inch WLED WXGA TrueLife 1440 x 3 RGB x 900 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 closed to 140 Display Viewing angles Horizontal 40 WXGA TrueLife min 40 WLED WXGA TrueLife min 50 WLED WXGA TrueLife min Vertical 15 30 WXGA TrueLife min 15 30 WLED WXGA TrueLife min 40 50 WLED WXGA TrueLife min ...

Page 63: ...tness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts see Dell Technology Guide for more information Keyboard Number of keys 86 U S and Canada 87 International 90 Japan 87 Brazil Layout QWERTY AZERTY Kanji Touch Pad X Y position resolution graphics table mode 240 cpi Size Width 71 7 mm 2 8 in sensor active area Height 34 0 mm 1 3 in rectangle ...

Page 64: ... 1 96 in height 20 4 mm 0 8 in width 204 9 mm 8 06 in weight 0 24kg 0 53 lb Voltage 11 1 VDC 6 9 cell 14 8 VDC 4 cell Charge time approximate Computer off 4 hours Battery Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power intensive conditions See Dell Technology Guide for more information on battery life Life span app...

Page 65: ...W 4 62 A continuous Output power 65 W or 90 W Rated output voltage 19 5 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions 65 W Height Width Length 16 mm 0 6 inches 66 mm 2 6 inches 127 mm 5 0 inches 90 W Height Width Length 16 mm 0 6 inches 70 mm 2 8 inches 147 mm 5 8 inches Weight without AC power cord 65 W 0 29 kg 0 64 lb 90 W 0 345 kg 0 76 lb Temperature range Operating 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F ...

Page 66: ...g 5 2 lbs Environmental Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Relative humidity maximum Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 10 to 95 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Operating 0 66 GRMS Storage 1 3 GRMS Maximum shock Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2 ms half sine pulse...

Page 67: ...ations Environmental Operating 110 G Storage 160 G Altitude maximum Operating 15 2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000 ft Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA S71 04 1985 ...

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Page 69: ...omputer setting up 7 computer stand 8 connect ing to the Internet 11 conserving energy 30 Contacting Dell online 52 customer service 48 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 30 D damage avoiding 7 data backing up 31 DellConnect 48 Dell Diagnostics 40 Dell Factory Image Restore 42 Dell Support Center 37 Dell support website 55 ...

Page 70: ... downloads 55 DVDs playing and creating 30 E email addresses for technical support 48 energy conserving 30 F finding more information 54 FTP login anonymous 49 H hardware problems diagnosing 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 39 help getting assistance and support 47 horizontal and vertical stand options 8 I installing the stand 8 Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11 ...

Page 71: ...ps using 8 problems solving 32 products information and purchasing 50 R reinstalling Windows 42 resources finding more 54 restoring factory image 43 S setup before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 50 software features 29 software problems 35 solving problems 32 specifications 56 support email addresses 48 support sites worldwide 48 ...

Page 72: ...ore 42 T technical support 48 V ventilation ensuring 7 W warranty returns 50 Windows reinstalling 42 Windows Vista 10 Program Compatibility Wizard 35 reinstalling 45 setup 10 wired network network cable connecting 9 wireless network connection 32 wireless switch 10 32 ...

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