Dell Studio XPS 1645 User Manual

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Using Your Studio XPS Laptop
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features
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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.
To change the circular scrolling and zoom
settings, double‑click the Dell Touch
pad icon in the notification area of
your desktop.
In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable
scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the
scroll zone width and scroll speed.
In the Gestures tab, enable or disable
the one‑finger zoom (zoom in and out
moving the finger upward or downward)
or the pinch zoom (zoom in and out by
spreading two fingers or by bringing the
two fingers together).

Dell Studio XPS 1645 Specifications

General

RAM	8GB DDR3
Processor	Intel Core i7-720QM
Display	1920x1080
Storage	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW or Blu-ray
Battery	6-cell
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670

Summary

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop

Before Setting Up Your Computer

Positioning the computer for power access, ventilation, and a level surface.

Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and plug into a power source.

Turning on Your Computer

Press the power button on the center control cover to turn on.

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Follow on-screen instructions to set up the operating system.

Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)

Create backup media for restoring the system to its original state.

Connecting to the Internet (Optional)

Connect to the internet using a modem or network connection.

Using Your Studio XPS Laptop

Removing and Replacing the Battery

Procedure for safely removing and installing the laptop battery.

Solving Problems

Network Problems

Troubleshooting lost wireless or wired network connections.

Power Problems

Diagnosing issues related to power and battery lights.

Memory Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

Resolving computer freezes, program crashes, and startup issues.

Using Support Tools

System Messages

Hardware Troubleshooter

Dell Diagnostics

Running diagnostic tests to identify hardware problems.

Restoring Your Operating System

System Restore

Returning the computer to an earlier operating state.

Dell DataSafe Local Backup

Backup and restore to an earlier state, preserving data files.

System Recovery Media

Restoring the computer using created recovery media.

Dell Factory Image Restore

Restoring the computer to its original factory state.

Getting Help

Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit

Contacting Dell

Methods and contact information for reaching Dell support.