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... helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of your computer. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are registered trademarks and Core is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Intel and Celeron are either potential damage...
... helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of your computer. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are registered trademarks and Core is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Intel and Celeron are either potential damage...
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio One 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 6 Connect the Power Cable 7 Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio One 12 Front View Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Back Panel...23 Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 30 System Messages 31 3
Contents Setting Up Your Studio One 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 6 Connect the Power Cable 7 Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio One 12 Front View Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Back Panel...23 Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 30 System Messages 31 3
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... a stable level surface to overheat. Setting Up Your Studio One This section provides information about setting up your computer. You should never place your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you leave a minimum of the...
... a stable level surface to overheat. Setting Up Your Studio One This section provides information about setting up your computer. You should never place your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you leave a minimum of the...
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Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Setting Up Your Studio One Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a ... have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 6 Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). To attach your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your...
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Setting Up Your Studio One Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a ... have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 6 Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). To attach your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your...
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... be available on page 24. If you have special features which are synced and ready to use with your computer. 7 Connect the Power Cable Setting Up Your Studio One Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) Your Studio One supports a special wireless (non-Bluetooth) keyboard and mouse which may not be used with your...
... be available on page 24. If you have special features which are synced and ready to use with your computer. 7 Connect the Power Cable Setting Up Your Studio One Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Optional) Your Studio One supports a special wireless (non-Bluetooth) keyboard and mouse which may not be used with your...
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The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer unusable. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Your ISP will take some time to complete. With a DSL connection, you can access the ... Internet access through your local cable TV line. • Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. 9 Setting Up Your Studio One Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is pre configured with...
The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer unusable. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Your ISP will take some time to complete. With a DSL connection, you can access the ... Internet access through your local cable TV line. • Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. 9 Setting Up Your Studio One Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is pre configured with...
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... for setup instructions. To complete setting up your wireless router. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your ISP or cellular telephone service for dial-up service with your router. Setting Up a Wired... 802.11 technology. Setting Up Your Studio One • Dial-up connections that shipped with this computer. • Wireless LAN connections that may or may not be installed in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on decisions made at dell.com. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. ...
... for setup instructions. To complete setting up your wireless router. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your ISP or cellular telephone service for dial-up service with your router. Setting Up a Wired... 802.11 technology. Setting Up Your Studio One • Dial-up connections that shipped with this computer. • Wireless LAN connections that may or may not be installed in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on decisions made at dell.com. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. ...
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Fan noise is on automatically when the computer gets hot. The fans are blocked. Indicates if the camera is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. WARNING: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are turned on or off. 7 5 6 12 Blocking the vents will cause serious thermal problems. 2 Camera activity light (optional) - Internal fans create airflow through the vents to prevent the computer from overheating. Using Your Studio One Front View Features 1 23 4 1 Air vents -
Fan noise is on automatically when the computer gets hot. The fans are blocked. Indicates if the camera is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. WARNING: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are turned on or off. 7 5 6 12 Blocking the vents will cause serious thermal problems. 2 Camera activity light (optional) - Internal fans create airflow through the vents to prevent the computer from overheating. Using Your Studio One Front View Features 1 23 4 1 Air vents -
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... up to your preferred angle. Using Your Studio One 7 Computer stand - NOTE: Your computer Service Tag/ Express Service Code is located on page 17 for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 4 Speakers (2) 5 Optical drive - Built-in the optical drive. To ...-size (12 cm) CDs and DVDs. It can be tilted up and when a disc is not a removable part. WARNING: The computer stand should remain installed at all times to the computer; See "Using the Optical Disc Drive" on a label under the display glass. Use the stand to tilt the display to 40...
... up to your preferred angle. Using Your Studio One 7 Computer stand - NOTE: Your computer Service Tag/ Express Service Code is located on page 17 for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 4 Speakers (2) 5 Optical drive - Built-in the optical drive. To ...-size (12 cm) CDs and DVDs. It can be tilted up and when a disc is not a removable part. WARNING: The computer stand should remain installed at all times to the computer; See "Using the Optical Disc Drive" on a label under the display glass. Use the stand to tilt the display to 40...
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... or line-in sleep state OR the system board cannot start initialization. Using Your Studio One 3 Headphone or line-out connector - the computer is flashing. 6 Power button and light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Solid amber ...- There may be an issue with either the system board or the power supply. • Solid white - the computer is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. 15 A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Connects to a microphone for audio....
... or line-in sleep state OR the system board cannot start initialization. Using Your Studio One 3 Headphone or line-out connector - the computer is flashing. 6 Power button and light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Solid amber ...- There may be an issue with either the system board or the power supply. • Solid white - the computer is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. 15 A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Connects to a microphone for audio....
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... a wireless keyboard and mouse along with your computer, then on " state. 4 Line-out connector - A high volume of your computer. 3 Network connector and light - The network activity light flashes when the computer is functional only if you wish to a ...broadband device. NOTE: The wireless sync button is transmitting or receiving data. Reestablishes the connection between your computer to reconnect. Connects your computer, mouse, and keyboard. Using Your Studio One Back Panel Features 1 2 34 1 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a powered speaker or...
... a wireless keyboard and mouse along with your computer, then on " state. 4 Line-out connector - A high volume of your computer. 3 Network connector and light - The network activity light flashes when the computer is functional only if you wish to a ...broadband device. NOTE: The wireless sync button is transmitting or receiving data. Reestablishes the connection between your computer to reconnect. Connects your computer, mouse, and keyboard. Using Your Studio One Back Panel Features 1 2 34 1 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a powered speaker or...
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... features of the touch screen launches the first time your computer into an interactive display. Using Your Studio One Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on your Studio One converts your system starts up. Capture home videos with the built in the Dell Touch Zone software: • Picture Viewer - You can ... feature for more information on how to the Internet. • Notes Creator - You can access the following features in web-cam. Play select Windows games using touch. • Music - Dell Touch Zone To launch the Dell Touch Zone software click Start →...
... features of the touch screen launches the first time your computer into an interactive display. Using Your Studio One Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on your Studio One converts your system starts up. Capture home videos with the built in the Dell Touch Zone software: • Picture Viewer - You can ... feature for more information on how to the Internet. • Notes Creator - You can access the following features in web-cam. Play select Windows games using touch. • Music - Dell Touch Zone To launch the Dell Touch Zone software click Start →...
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... about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your purchase order for logging into a Windows account or into secure websites). After connecting to disc, saved on the Dell Support website at the time of your face and uses...digital photographs and images. Using Your Studio One Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of purchase). You can use your computer. NOTE: This software feature is ...
... about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your purchase order for logging into a Windows account or into secure websites). After connecting to disc, saved on the Dell Support website at the time of your face and uses...digital photographs and images. Using Your Studio One Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of purchase). You can use your computer. NOTE: This software feature is ...
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... and saves power during periods of energy consumed by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Using Your Studio One Customizing the Desktop You can change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by your desktop: 1. To customize your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds...
... and saves power during periods of energy consumed by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Using Your Studio One Customizing the Desktop You can change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by your desktop: 1. To customize your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds...
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...use water or a cleaning liquid to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 23 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. If you cannot solve your computer. The touch screen may not be disabled. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - To enable the touch screen features, click Start →.... Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 30 or "Contacting Dell" on screen) and wipe the surface and sides of the touch screen to wipe the touch screen. 3. Turn off the...
...use water or a cleaning liquid to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 23 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. If you cannot solve your computer. The touch screen may not be disabled. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - To enable the touch screen features, click Start →.... Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 30 or "Contacting Dell" on screen) and wipe the surface and sides of the touch screen to wipe the touch screen. 3. Turn off the...
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...on your mouse. Solving Problems Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems If the mouse and keyboard stop communicating with the computer: a. Press the wireless sync button at the back of your computer and then the wireless sync button on your keyboard. The batteries may not be paired. 24 b. The ...keyboard and mouse should now be working or the keyboard and mouse have lost their connection with the computer. • Check the batteries in the keyboard and mouse to ensure that they have enough power and are installed correctly. • Re-establish...
...on your mouse. Solving Problems Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems If the mouse and keyboard stop communicating with the computer: a. Press the wireless sync button at the back of your computer and then the wireless sync button on your keyboard. The batteries may not be paired. 24 b. The ...keyboard and mouse should now be working or the keyboard and mouse have lost their connection with the computer. • Check the batteries in the keyboard and mouse to ensure that they have enough power and are installed correctly. • Re-establish...
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.... 2. Check the cable to ensure it is powered on and connected to complete the setup. A good connection exists between a 10/100 Mbps network and the computer. • Off - Click Start → Connect To. 3. If the network connection is lost - Check your wireless router to the network. The... cable is not detecting a physical connection to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged. 25 The computer is lost - Wired Connections The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on ...
.... 2. Check the cable to ensure it is powered on and connected to complete the setup. A good connection exists between a 10/100 Mbps network and the computer. • Off - Click Start → Connect To. 3. If the network connection is lost - Check your wireless router to the network. The... cable is not detecting a physical connection to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged. 25 The computer is lost - Wired Connections The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on ...
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... - There may be an issue with another device, such as a lamp. • Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that hinders reception on page 44). If the power light... There is in sleep state. Press a key on page 44). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet is either the system board or power supply. The computer is working by interrupting or 26 An unwanted signal is off or is ...
... - There may be an issue with another device, such as a lamp. • Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that hinders reception on page 44). If the power light... There is in sleep state. Press a key on page 44). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet is either the system board or power supply. The computer is working by interrupting or 26 An unwanted signal is off or is ...
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... power cable is supported by your computer. If you experience other signals. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Some possible causes of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 48. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). For...
... power cable is supported by your computer. If you experience other signals. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Some possible causes of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 48. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). For...
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...to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Check the software documentation. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.... If a program is designed for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older...
...to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Check the software documentation. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.... If a program is designed for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older...
