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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
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... You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in case your computer to an... Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar.
... You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in case your computer to an... Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar.
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...bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. Your battery will vary depending on your laptop computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your ... burn. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid... possible connector damage. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and ...
...bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. Your battery will vary depending on your laptop computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your ... burn. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid... possible connector damage. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and ...
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... the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop has this option. If the battery runs completely out of the following: ...• Connect the computer to optimize your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use...
... the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop has this option. If the battery runs completely out of the following: ...• Connect the computer to optimize your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use...
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... power until the battery is fully charged. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your laptop computer from being in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you like. The battery is too hot to continue charging the ... time is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to room temperature. A battery ...
... power until the battery is fully charged. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your laptop computer from being in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you like. The battery is too hot to continue charging the ... time is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to room temperature. A battery ...
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...T R I L E D - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT ...adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop...
...T R I L E D - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT ...adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop...
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...Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ALS - ambient light sensor - basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. alternating current - advanced configuration and power...computer hardware and the operating system. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. BIOS - AHCI - An interface for informational purposes only and may or...
...Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ALS - ambient light sensor - basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. alternating current - advanced configuration and power...computer hardware and the operating system. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. BIOS - AHCI - An interface for informational purposes only and may or...
Setup Guide
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...Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 ...38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50 Dell Support Center 50 System Messages 51 Hardware Troubleshooter...
...Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 ...38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50 Dell Support Center 50 System Messages 51 Hardware Troubleshooter...
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NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-10, PA-2E, PA-3E, or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. For more information, see "Specifications" on page 74, or the system ... electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage 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 your computer. WARNING: The AC...
NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-10, PA-2E, PA-3E, or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. For more information, see "Specifications" on page 74, or the system ... electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage 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 your computer. WARNING: The AC...
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If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your ... external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you are using a DSL...
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your ... external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you are using a DSL...
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The computer is off when pressed. Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - The computer is on or off . 20 Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - The light in standby mode. • Off -
The computer is off when pressed. Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - The computer is on or off . 20 Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - The light in standby mode. • Off -
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Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter solid white on/off/hibernate/ standby charging 10%-90% off on/off /hibernate/ standby Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Battery status light - Turns on /off /hibernate/ >90% standby solid amber on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter solid white on/off/hibernate/ standby charging 10%-90% off on/off /hibernate/ standby Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Battery status light - Turns on /off /hibernate/ >90% standby solid amber on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
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Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it...: Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it...: Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
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... of system performance on your desktop. Saves power on your computer window and learn more about your Dell computer provides the following default options: Windows Vista® • Dell Recommended - Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper... appearance and sounds window and learn more about your activity and by maximizing system performance. 40 Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer by...
... of system performance on your desktop. Saves power on your computer window and learn more about your Dell computer provides the following default options: Windows Vista® • Dell Recommended - Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper... appearance and sounds window and learn more about your activity and by maximizing system performance. 40 Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer by...
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...performance on your computer by reducing system performance to your activity and by your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Saves power on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the ...and saves power during periods of inactivity. • High performance - If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7 • Dell - Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Recommended default power plan with...
...performance on your computer by reducing system performance to your activity and by your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Saves power on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the ...and saves power during periods of inactivity. • High performance - If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7 • Dell - Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Recommended default power plan with...