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...A01 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and YOURS IS HERE are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Blu-ray Disc is strictly ...or their products. Bluetooth is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of...
...A01 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and YOURS IS HERE are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Blu-ray Disc is strictly ...or their products. Bluetooth is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of...
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...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 Features 16 Locating the Service Tag 17 Using the Optical Disc Drive 17 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 18 Software Features 21 Solving Problems 23 Touch Screen Problems... 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...
...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 Features 16 Locating the Service Tag 17 Using the Optical Disc Drive 17 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 18 Software Features 21 Solving Problems 23 Touch Screen Problems... 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...
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... mouse, see "Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems" on other devices that could be used with your computer. After installing the batteries the wireless keyboard and mouse are optimized for use . 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...
... mouse, see "Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems" on other devices that could be used with your computer. After installing the batteries the wireless keyboard and mouse are optimized for use . 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...
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Fan noise is on automatically when the computer gets hot. WARNING: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are turned on or off. 7 5 6 12 Indicates if the camera is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The fans are blocked. Using Your Studio One Front View Features 1 23 4 1 Air vents - 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.
Fan noise is on automatically when the computer gets hot. WARNING: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are turned on or off. 7 5 6 12 Indicates if the camera is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The fans are blocked. Using Your Studio One Front View Features 1 23 4 1 Air vents - 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.
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... the power supply. • Solid white - The light in power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. 15 the computer is in the center of data, never turn off when pressed. A flashing light... amber - Turns on the back of your computer. 4 Microphone or line-in sleep state OR the system board cannot start initialization. Using Your Studio One 3 Headphone or line-out connector - CAUTION: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Solid amber -
... the power supply. • Solid white - The light in power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. 15 the computer is in the center of data, never turn off when pressed. A flashing light... amber - Turns on the back of your computer. 4 Microphone or line-in sleep state OR the system board cannot start initialization. Using Your Studio One 3 Headphone or line-out connector - CAUTION: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Solid amber -
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...may not be disabled. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - 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. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 23 Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are...
...may not be disabled. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - 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. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 23 Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are...
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... the keyboard and mouse to ensure that they have enough power and are installed correctly. • Re-establish a connection with the computer - 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 keyboard and mouse to ensure that they have enough power and are installed correctly. • Re-establish a connection with the computer - 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...
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... wireless router to ensure it is not detecting a connection to the network. Check the cable to ensure it is powered on the computer. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections The network activity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status...
... wireless router to ensure it is not detecting a connection to the network. Check the cable to ensure it is powered on the computer. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections The network activity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status...
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... another device, such as a lamp. • Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is white and the computer is blinking amber - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is in sleep state. The computer...the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If you encounter interference that the power strip is either the system board or power ...
... another device, such as a lamp. • Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is white and the computer is blinking amber - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is in sleep state. The computer...the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If you encounter interference that the power strip is either the system board or power ...
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A program stops responding - Press simultaneously. 2. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - End the program: 1. Click...using to the same electrical outlet. Solving Problems blocking other memory problems - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you experience other signals. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message -...
A program stops responding - Press simultaneously. 2. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - End the program: 1. Click...using to the same electrical outlet. Solving Problems blocking other memory problems - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you experience other signals. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message -...
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.... 1. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall...
.... 1. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall...
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Solving Problems 29 • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software.
Solving Problems 29 • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software.
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... start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following repetitive beep codes help you need. 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:.../Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you troubleshoot problems with its service tag and express...
... start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following repetitive beep codes help you need. 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:.../Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you troubleshoot problems with its service tag and express...
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... are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Five beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). Three beeps - Four beeps - No RAM... Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. One beep - Two beeps - Using Support Tools NOTE: To replace parts see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). BIOS ROM checksum failure. If the computer starts normally, ...
... are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Five beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). Three beeps - Four beeps - No RAM... Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. One beep - Two beeps - Using Support Tools NOTE: To replace parts see "Contacting Dell" on page 44). BIOS ROM checksum failure. If the computer starts normally, ...
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... assistance. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during HDD POST. For help in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. The computer failed to function properly. See "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or there may be a system board failure. CPU fan...
... assistance. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during HDD POST. For help in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. The computer failed to function properly. See "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or there may be a system board failure. CPU fan...
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... Problems" on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics...your computer. 33 Turn on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that is active. Using Support Tools See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to an electrical outlet that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting ...
... Problems" on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics...your computer. 33 Turn on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that is active. Using Support Tools See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to an electrical outlet that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting ...
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... recover them. 35 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the...
... recover them. 35 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the...
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...In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your operating system problem. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; In the event that System Restore did not resolve your...press . 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3....
...In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your operating system problem. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; In the event that System Restore did not resolve your...press . 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3....
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... that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the operating state it contains all data files on your operating system. Alternatively, you are available on your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Dell Factory Image Restore as the ...System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you can also use System Restore to return your operating system to correct a problem with your hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Use Operating System Reinstallation media only as it was in before ...
... that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the operating state it contains all data files on your operating system. Alternatively, you are available on your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Dell Factory Image Restore as the ...System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you can also use System Restore to return your operating system to correct a problem with your hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Use Operating System Reinstallation media only as it was in before ...
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...services available at the computer so that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2. If you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 44. NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 5. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in ... icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more extensive list of the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. Call your local Dell representative for information and procedures that the support staff...
...services available at the computer so that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2. If you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 44. NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 5. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in ... icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more extensive list of the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. Call your local Dell representative for information and procedures that the support staff...
