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Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
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... prevents the computer from overheating. Solid white for networks - The fan automatically turns on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the air vents. S E C U R I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Press this button for a ... Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is running. Fan noise is shipped to you attach a commercially available antitheft device to scan specifically for use when your vicinity. Do not store your computer in your computer is normal and does not indicate a problem ...
... prevents the computer from overheating. Solid white for networks - The fan automatically turns on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the air vents. S E C U R I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Press this button for a ... Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is running. Fan noise is shipped to you attach a commercially available antitheft device to scan specifically for use when your vicinity. Do not store your computer in your computer is normal and does not indicate a problem ...
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... Studio 1535: • Intel® Celeron™Processor • Intel® Pentium™ Processor • Intel® Core™ 2 Processor Studio 1536: • AMD® Sempron™ Processor • AMD® Athlon™ Dual Core Processor • AMD® Turion™ Dual Core ... AMD Turion) 2 MB or 3 MB (Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Turion Ultra) 6 MB (Intel Core 2 Duo) 533 MHz (Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Dual Core) 667 MHz/800 MHz (Intel Core 2 Duo) 2.66 GHz (AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core) Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more ...
... Studio 1535: • Intel® Celeron™Processor • Intel® Pentium™ Processor • Intel® Core™ 2 Processor Studio 1536: • AMD® Sempron™ Processor • AMD® Athlon™ Dual Core Processor • AMD® Turion™ Dual Core ... AMD Turion) 2 MB or 3 MB (Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Turion Ultra) 6 MB (Intel Core 2 Duo) 533 MHz (Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Dual Core) 667 MHz/800 MHz (Intel Core 2 Duo) 2.66 GHz (AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core) Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more ...
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ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M (Studio 1535) AMD M780G (Studio 1536) ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCard connector size 26 pins 24 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. System... Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus Intel GM/PM 965 (Studio 1535) AMD M780G (Studio 1536) 64 bits dual-channel (2)...
ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M (Studio 1535) AMD M780G (Studio 1536) ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCard connector size 26 pins 24 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. System... Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus Intel GM/PM 965 (Studio 1535) AMD M780G (Studio 1536) 64 bits dual-channel (2)...
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... serial connector (optional) sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only) two Type IIIA Mini Card slots, one half-size Mini Card slot RJ-45 port Specifications 25
... serial connector (optional) sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only) two Type IIIA Mini Card slots, one half-size Mini Card slot RJ-45 port Specifications 25
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Ports and Connectors (continued) eSATA USB Video HDMI one four pin eSATA/USB combo connector (available only on Studio 1536) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector (Studio 1535) three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector (Studio 1535) 15-hole connector 19 pin Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Discrete: Video type Video controller Video memory External... Bluetooth® wireless technology, UWB (optional) MiniCards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 GDDR2 256MB 26 Specifications
Ports and Connectors (continued) eSATA USB Video HDMI one four pin eSATA/USB combo connector (available only on Studio 1536) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector (Studio 1535) three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector (Studio 1535) 15-hole connector 19 pin Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Discrete: Video type Video controller Video memory External... Bluetooth® wireless technology, UWB (optional) MiniCards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 GDDR2 256MB 26 Specifications
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...) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 2 Watt per channel into 4 ohms program menus, media control buttons Specifications 27
...) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 2 Watt per channel into 4 ohms program menus, media control buttons Specifications 27
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...;45° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) ±45° (WUXGA+ with TrueLife) 0.258 mm 0.2304 mm 0.1725 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see Dell Technology Guide for more information.) 28 Specifications
...;45° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) ±45° (WUXGA+ with TrueLife) 0.258 mm 0.2304 mm 0.1725 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see Dell Technology Guide for more information.) 28 Specifications
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Ultimate Dell MediaDirect™ 4.0 Keyboard Number of keys 86 (U.S. Media Drive Interface DVD+/-RW Roxio Creator 10 DE and Roxio Creator 10 Premier - and Canada); 102 (Europe); 105 (Japan); 104 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji NOTE: Backlit keyboard is optional Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle 2.0 mega pixel 320x240 ~1600x1200 (640x480 at 30fps) 66° Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 73.09-mm (2.87-in) sensor-active area 40.09-mm (1.57-in) rectangle Specifications 29
Ultimate Dell MediaDirect™ 4.0 Keyboard Number of keys 86 (U.S. Media Drive Interface DVD+/-RW Roxio Creator 10 DE and Roxio Creator 10 Premier - and Canada); 102 (Europe); 105 (Japan); 104 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji NOTE: Backlit keyboard is optional Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle 2.0 mega pixel 320x240 ~1600x1200 (640x480 at 30fps) 66° Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 73.09-mm (2.87-in) sensor-active area 40.09-mm (1.57-in) rectangle Specifications 29
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... discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 30 Specifications See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
... discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 30 Specifications See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
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...°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 3 pin, 7.4 mm plug 2 pin - C7 (Japan only) 3 pin - C5 Specifications 31
...°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 3 pin, 7.4 mm plug 2 pin - C7 (Japan only) 3 pin - C5 Specifications 31
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... (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne containment level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 32 Specifications Also measured with hard drive in headparked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating 110 G Storage 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50...
... (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne containment level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 32 Specifications Also measured with hard drive in headparked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating 110 G Storage 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50...
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...and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 58). If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you want to run a more and periodically requires your computer... encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your input to answer specific questions. Custom Test Tests a specific device in the computer.
...and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 58). If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you want to run a more and periodically requires your computer... encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your input to answer specific questions. Custom Test Tests a specific device in the computer.
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... configuration for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you to your system's model number along with its service tag and express...
... configuration for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you to your system's model number along with its service tag and express...
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...of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. GENERAL FAILURE - The ...computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from ...
...of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. GENERAL FAILURE - The ...computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from ...
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...R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. You may be loose. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or...Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TI M E - SECTOR NOT FOUND - TIME- D A Y N O T...
...R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. You may be loose. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or...Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TI M E - SECTOR NOT FOUND - TIME- D A Y N O T...
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...status light, 11 C camera, 10 Check Disk, 38 computer crashes, 44-45 restore to previous operating state, 48-49 specifications, 23 stops responding, 44 D Dell Diagnostics about, 33 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 35 starting from your hard drive, 34 DellConnect, 54 device... latch release description, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 33 digital array microphones, 14 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives problems, 38 E error messages, 39 H hard drive problems, 38 hardware...
...status light, 11 C camera, 10 Check Disk, 38 computer crashes, 44-45 restore to previous operating state, 48-49 specifications, 23 stops responding, 44 D Dell Diagnostics about, 33 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 35 starting from your hard drive, 34 DellConnect, 54 device... latch release description, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 33 digital array microphones, 14 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives problems, 38 E error messages, 39 H hard drive problems, 38 hardware...
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software and hardware incompatibilities, 47 specifications, 23 System Restore, 48-49 T touch pad buttons description, 14 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 14 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 47 restore computer to previous operating state, 48-49 W Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 45 reinstalling, 48-50 System Restore, 48-49 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 45 Index 63
software and hardware incompatibilities, 47 specifications, 23 System Restore, 48-49 T touch pad buttons description, 14 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 14 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 47 restore computer to previous operating state, 48-49 W Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 45 reinstalling, 48-50 System Restore, 48-49 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 45 Index 63