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...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...
...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...
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Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1536/1537 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front, right side of the computer to quickly turn on the wireless switch, slide it ... The device status lights located on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on top of the computer until it away from the front of the keyboard provide information for common tasks. Use the wireless switch located at -a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for wireless communication. 1 WiFi status light -
Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1536/1537 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front, right side of the computer to quickly turn on the wireless switch, slide it ... The device status lights located on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on top of the computer until it away from the front of the keyboard provide information for common tasks. Use the wireless switch located at -a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for wireless communication. 1 WiFi status light -
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... computer is critically low and you should either the system board or power supply. 17 Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Optical Disc Drive - There may be an issue with the system board. • Solid amber - Using Your...
... computer is critically low and you should either the system board or power supply. 17 Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Optical Disc Drive - There may be an issue with the system board. • Solid amber - Using Your...
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... In/ Microphone connector - M and type - If you are using a cabled network signal, this port connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 6 USB 2.0 connectors - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 VGA connector - Connect eSATA compatible storage devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 eSATA Connector -
... In/ Microphone connector - M and type - If you are using a cabled network signal, this port connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 6 USB 2.0 connectors - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 VGA connector - Connect eSATA compatible storage devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 eSATA Connector -
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... (in dark environments by using the Caps Lock key. 2 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Provide left -click by bringing two fingers together). 4 Touch pad buttons - no lighting Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - To change the circular scrolling and ...zoom settings, double click the Dell Touch pad icon in and out...
... (in dark environments by using the Caps Lock key. 2 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Provide left -click by bringing two fingers together). 4 Touch pad buttons - no lighting Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - To change the circular scrolling and ...zoom settings, double click the Dell Touch pad icon in and out...
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... the power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. The display may not be responding. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on page 52. 33 The computer is not responding - If the power light is only for wireless connections. The computer is either turned off - NOTE... the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the light on the AC adapter is working by testing it back on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the network. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure...
... the power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. The display may not be responding. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on page 52. 33 The computer is not responding - If the power light is only for wireless connections. The computer is either turned off - NOTE... the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the light on the AC adapter is working by testing it back on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the network. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure...
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... problems - • Ensure that you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 34 An unwanted signal is successfully communicating with the memory. If you... See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple ...
... problems - • Ensure that you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 34 An unwanted signal is successfully communicating with the memory. If you... See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple ...
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... website at least 8 to the electrical outlet. For more information about the type of memory supported by pressing a key on the CD. dell.com) to ensure that your computer is compatible with the memory. If a program stops responding - Click the program that the power cable is no longer ... . Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. 35
... website at least 8 to the electrical outlet. For more information about the type of memory supported by pressing a key on the CD. dell.com) to ensure that your computer is compatible with the memory. If a program stops responding - Click the program that the power cable is no longer ... . Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. 35
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... to run the software. Ensure that the program is designed for information. - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Dell Support Center. Verify that it runs in an environment similar to check the hard drive or CDs. 36 • Save and close any open files... or programs and shut down your computer. - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: -
... to run the software. Ensure that the program is designed for information. - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Dell Support Center. Verify that it runs in an environment similar to check the hard drive or CDs. 36 • Save and close any open files... or programs and shut down your computer. - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: -
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... failure - Replace the CPU fan. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Alert! Alternatively you could see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell. See the Service Manual on page 52 for the same error see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the Dell Technology Guide in resolving this problem...
... failure - Replace the CPU fan. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Alert! Alternatively you could see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell. See the Service Manual on page 52 for the same error see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the Dell Technology Guide in resolving this problem...
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...Restore. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to confirm that you purchased the ...music files, and so on the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTICE: If you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Any programs or files added since you received your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting...
...Restore. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to confirm that you purchased the ...music files, and so on the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTICE: If you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Any programs or files added since you received your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting...
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...version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . Remember to a network? You may also be asked for assistance and call from a telephone ... Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 51 You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation...
...version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . Remember to a network? You may also be asked for assistance and call from a telephone ... Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 51 You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation...