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... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of your computer. Intel, and Core are either potential damage to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Wi-Fi Catcher, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are not...
... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of your computer. Intel, and Core are either potential damage to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Wi-Fi Catcher, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are not...
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... Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the 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... 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 Center 37 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
... Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the 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... 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 Center 37 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is not a part of your ...computer unusable. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is preconfigured with Windows...several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may ...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is not a part of your ...computer unusable. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is preconfigured with Windows...several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may ...
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...to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, ... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 12 Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Double-click the ISP...
...to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, ... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 12 Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Double-click the ISP...
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...-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 30 Using Your Studio Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Check...
...-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 30 Using Your Studio Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Check...
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...cover. This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. 31 This power option saves power on your computer. Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 37 or ".... • Power saver - Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with Dell computer provides three default options: •...
...cover. This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. 31 This power option saves power on your computer. Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 37 or ".... • Power saver - Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with Dell computer provides three default options: •...
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...your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Turn the computer off and then restart your computer. - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program ...If a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems If a program is designed for information. - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Dell Support Center. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. - If you are unable to...
...your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Turn the computer off and then restart your computer. - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program ...If a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems If a program is designed for information. - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Dell Support Center. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. - If you are unable to...
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...-specific information you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue. Click the icon in the following examples, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation,...website at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) &#...
...-specific information you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue. Click the icon in the following examples, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation,...website at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) &#...
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... works only on (or restart) your computer. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure that... the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to test displays in the Dell Technology Guide to wait until you begin. NOTE: If ...
... works only on (or restart) your computer. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure that... the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to test displays in the Dell Technology Guide to wait until you begin. NOTE: If ...
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... to run. 41 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the CD menu and press to wait until you want to the devices...
... to run. 41 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the CD menu and press to wait until you want to the devices...
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...preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore... option which allows you to return your computer to the Windows Classic view. Use System Restore as...
...preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore... option which allows you to return your computer to the Windows Classic view. Use System Restore as...
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... system problem. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your administrator to the 43 Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Click Next and follow the remaining... prompts on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Undoing ...
... system problem. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your administrator to the 43 Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Click Next and follow the remaining... prompts on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Undoing ...
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...checkbox to confirm that you may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. Click Next... the system software to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition, then click Next. 44 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. ...
...checkbox to confirm that you may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. Click Next... the system software to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition, then click Next. 44 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. ...
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... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to load any required drivers. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to return your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to factory condition. 9. Depending on the region from which you installed the new device...
... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to load any required drivers. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to return your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to factory condition. 9. Depending on the region from which you installed the new device...
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... The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 46 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device... device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Save and close any open programs. 2. On...
... The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 46 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device... device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Save and close any open programs. 2. On...
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Index ISP Internet Service Provider 10 M memory problems solving 34 memory support 58 Microsoft™ Windows Vista® 10 N network connection fixing 32 network speed testing 32 O order status 49 70 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 32 processor 56 products information and purchasing 50 R reinstalling Windows 42 resources, finding more 54 restoring factory image 43 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 50 software features 30 software problems 35
Index ISP Internet Service Provider 10 M memory problems solving 34 memory support 58 Microsoft™ Windows Vista® 10 N network connection fixing 32 network speed testing 32 O order status 49 70 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 32 processor 56 products information and purchasing 50 R reinstalling Windows 42 resources, finding more 54 restoring factory image 43 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 50 software features 30 software problems 35
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solving problems 32 specifications 56 support email addresses 49 support sites worldwide 48 System Messages 37 system reinstall options 42 System Restore 42 T technical support 48 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 50 Windows, reinstalling 42 Windows Vista® Program Compatibility Wizard 36 reinstalling 46 setup 10 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 32 wireless switch 7, 14, 32 Index 71
solving problems 32 specifications 56 support email addresses 49 support sites worldwide 48 System Messages 37 system reinstall options 42 System Restore 42 T technical support 48 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 50 Windows, reinstalling 42 Windows Vista® Program Compatibility Wizard 36 reinstalling 46 setup 10 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 32 wireless switch 7, 14, 32 Index 71
