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... Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Media Controls 26 Display Features 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support...
... Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Media Controls 26 Display Features 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support...
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... you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is not a part of your computer unusable. To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is...
... you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is not a part of your computer unusable. To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is...
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... any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. Follow the instructions on page 12. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to complete the setup. 11 Click Start → Connect To. 3. To set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting...
... any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. Follow the instructions on page 12. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to complete the setup. 11 Click Start → Connect To. 3. To set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting...
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Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 13 Choose Broadband if you want to complete the setup. b. Chose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to connect: a. Follow the instructions on how you will use an optional USB dial-up , depending on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. 4.
Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 13 Choose Broadband if you want to complete the setup. b. Chose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to connect: a. Follow the instructions on how you will use an optional USB dial-up , depending on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. 4.
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...-saving shortcuts for wireless communication. 1 WiFi status light - Device Status Lights The device status lights located on top of the keyboard provide information for common tasks. Using the Wireless Switch To turn all wireless communication On and Off. Turns on the wireless switch, slide it away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - On 123 14 Off - Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1536/1537 has indicators, buttons, and features...
...-saving shortcuts for wireless communication. 1 WiFi status light - Device Status Lights The device status lights located on top of the keyboard provide information for common tasks. Using the Wireless Switch To turn all wireless communication On and Off. Turns on the wireless switch, slide it away from the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - On 123 14 Off - Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1536/1537 has indicators, buttons, and features...
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... your open documents and applications. 6 Power button and light - fully charged or the computer is facing upward when inserting discs. charge is not in the button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - Indicates the battery charging state: • Off - The light in use. 5 Battery status light - Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Optical Disc Drive - Connects to power on page 29. 4 AC adapter connector - charging...
... your open documents and applications. 6 Power button and light - fully charged or the computer is facing upward when inserting discs. charge is not in the button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - Indicates the battery charging state: • Off - The light in use. 5 Battery status light - Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Optical Disc Drive - Connects to power on page 29. 4 AC adapter connector - charging...
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...-definition video and audio. 19 The light in your computer. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - 1 DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 HDMI Connector - Off - Use this button indicates the searching state: • Blinking white indicates searching. • Solid white for wireless networks in the center of the computer until it works with Bluetooth wireless technology. Press this button for...
...-definition video and audio. 19 The light in your computer. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - 1 DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 HDMI Connector - Off - Use this button indicates the searching state: • Blinking white indicates searching. • Solid white for wireless networks in the center of the computer until it works with Bluetooth wireless technology. Press this button for...
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... given order). 1 Caps Lock light - The settings for this keyboard can enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width, and scroll speed. The three lighting states are: a. Provides the functionality of your desktop. no lighting Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - For more information on like a mouse. 23 In the Gestures tab, you can be personalized by tapping the surface. half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Turns on it. It supports circular scrolling and...
... given order). 1 Caps Lock light - The settings for this keyboard can enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width, and scroll speed. The three lighting states are: a. Provides the functionality of your desktop. no lighting Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - For more information on like a mouse. 23 In the Gestures tab, you can be personalized by tapping the surface. half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Turns on it. It supports circular scrolling and...
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... your desktop to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray discs (if selected at support.dell.com. To access the display properties window: 1. You can be recorded to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Optional software applications enable you can customize your computer. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs...
... your desktop to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray discs (if selected at support.dell.com. To access the display properties window: 1. You can be recorded to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Optional software applications enable you can customize your computer. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs...
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... the instructions in your operating system to configure the power settings on page 52. To back up Files wizard. This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. 31 Click Continue on your computer. If you periodically back up computer. 3. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended...
... the instructions in your operating system to configure the power settings on page 52. To back up Files wizard. This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. 31 Click Continue on your computer. If you periodically back up computer. 3. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended...
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... on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 34 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message- • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that your computer - The computer is blinking amber - If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected...
... on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 34 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message- • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that your computer - The computer is blinking amber - If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected...
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... installation instructions in its documentation or on the Dell Support website at least 8 to ensure that the power cable is successfully communicating with your computer. 35 If a program stops responding - Click End Task. Ensure that your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 56. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 39). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual...
... installation instructions in its documentation or on the Dell Support website at least 8 to ensure that the power cable is successfully communicating with your computer. 35 If a program stops responding - Click End Task. Ensure that your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 56. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 39). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual...
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... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Follow the instructions on your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. - See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Ensure that...
... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Follow the instructions on your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. - See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Ensure that...
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... at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on page 52 for assistance. Alternatively you could see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan. See the Service Manual on page 52 for assistance. Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists...
... at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on page 52 for assistance. Alternatively you could see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan. See the Service Manual on page 52 for assistance. Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists...
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Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 56 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for assistance). Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. Dell recommends that...
Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 56 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for assistance). Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. Dell recommends that...
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... the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in the Dell Technology Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your hard drive. Press any key to be working...
... the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in the Dell Technology Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your hard drive. Press any key to be working...
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... problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 42. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to load any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to reboot the system. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive...
... problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 42. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to load any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to reboot the system. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive...
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... Install Windows message appears. 4. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Restart the computer. 5. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any open programs. 2. then, shut down your computer and try again. Insert the Operating System disc...
... Install Windows message appears. 4. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Restart the computer. 5. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any open programs. 2. then, shut down your computer and try again. Insert the Operating System disc...
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... Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Drivers and Utilities media. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates...
... Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Drivers and Utilities media. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates...
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...™ Dual Core Processor • AMD® Turion™ Ultra Dual Core Processor L2 cache 512 KB (AMD Sempron) 1 MB (AMD Athlon, AMD Turion) 2 MB (AMD Turion Ultra) 56 Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1536/1537 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
...™ Dual Core Processor • AMD® Turion™ Ultra Dual Core Processor L2 cache 512 KB (AMD Sempron) 1 MB (AMD Athlon, AMD Turion) 2 MB (AMD Turion Ultra) 56 Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1536/1537 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
