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... 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 22 Media Controls 26 Display 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...
... 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 22 Media Controls 26 Display 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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...ensure that you allow dust to overheat. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on the computer...closed briefcase, while it to accumulate in ) on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Do not store your Studio 1536/1537 laptop and connecting peripherals. The computer turns on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in...
...ensure that you allow dust to overheat. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on the computer...closed briefcase, while it to accumulate in ) on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Do not store your Studio 1536/1537 laptop and connecting peripherals. The computer turns on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Using The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. - On 7 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Check the Wireless Switch If you plan to the front of the computer until it from the rear to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. Off -
Using The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into place. - On 7 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Check the Wireless Switch If you plan to the front of the computer until it from the rear to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. Off -
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. 8
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. 8
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To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is not a part of your computer unusable. These steps are mandatory and may render your original order, you through several ...preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up to 15 minutes to complete. Doing so may take you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 10 The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is not a part of your computer unusable. These steps are mandatory and may render your original order, you through several ...preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up to 15 minutes to complete. Doing so may take you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 10 The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. To set up your wireless ...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. To set up your wireless ...
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... shortcut: 1. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to complete the setup. Double-click the ISP icon on the screen to the Internet. 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, the ISP might have...
... shortcut: 1. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to complete the setup. Double-click the ISP icon on the screen to the Internet. 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, the ISP might have...
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NOTE: If 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. Follow the instructions on how you want to complete the setup. 4. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 13 Chose Dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. Choose Broadband if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to connect: a. b.
NOTE: If 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. Follow the instructions on how you want to complete the setup. 4. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 13 Chose Dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. Choose Broadband if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to connect: a. b.
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Device Status Lights The device status lights located on when wireless networking is enabled. Off - 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 ...
Device Status Lights The device status lights located on when wireless networking is enabled. Off - 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 ...
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... light (optional) - NOTE: To avoid loss of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 3 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Studio Laptop 15 NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive...
... light (optional) - NOTE: To avoid loss of your desktop, and click Disable Bluetooth Radio or use the wireless switch. 3 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Studio Laptop 15 NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive...
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... low and you should either the system board or power supply. 17 there may be a problem with the system board. • Solid amber - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - fully charged or the computer is low. • Blinking amber -
... low and you should either the system board or power supply. 17 there may be a problem with the system board. • Solid amber - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - fully charged or the computer is low. • Blinking amber -
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1 DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - The light in the center of the computer until it works with Bluetooth wireless technology. Off - NOTE: Before you . Press ... Off or On such as WLAN cards and internal cards with the security cable slot on your computer. The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 HDMI Connector -
1 DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - The light in the center of the computer until it works with Bluetooth wireless technology. Off - NOTE: Before you . Press ... Off or On such as WLAN cards and internal cards with the security cable slot on your computer. The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 HDMI Connector -
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MS/Pro - M and type - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 VGA connector - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. 8 ...
MS/Pro - M and type - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 VGA connector - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. 8 ...
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Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; Using Your Studio Laptop 21 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 12 ExpressCard slot - Save the ...
Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; Using Your Studio Laptop 21 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 12 ExpressCard slot - Save the ...
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... no lighting Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - It supports circular scrolling and zoom. If you can enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width, and scroll speed. To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double click the Dell Touch pad icon in... (in the notification area of your desktop. Backlit Keyboard Brightness Settings - Turns on it. and right-click functions those on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Press + right-arrow key to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - In the Scrolling tab, you...
... no lighting Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - It supports circular scrolling and zoom. If you can enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width, and scroll speed. To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double click the Dell Touch pad icon in... (in the notification area of your desktop. Backlit Keyboard Brightness Settings - Turns on it. and right-click functions those on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Press + right-arrow key to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - In the Scrolling tab, you...
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... and chat. 6 Consumer IR - To activate and use ). 7 Fingerprint reader (optional) - Turns on when using DigitalPersona Personal software. Using Your Studio Laptop 25 5 Analog Microphone - When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity (by the... Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be controlled by automating the entry of user names and passwords) using the Num Lock key...
... and chat. 6 Consumer IR - To activate and use ). 7 Fingerprint reader (optional) - Turns on when using DigitalPersona Personal software. Using Your Studio Laptop 25 5 Analog Microphone - When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity (by the... Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be controlled by automating the entry of user names and passwords) using the Num Lock key...
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Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Eject the disc 26 The control symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection then fade away. Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release.
Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Eject the disc 26 The control symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection then fade away. Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release.