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...a service, clear the check box next to the operating system installed in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not ...and click OK. • To enable a service, select the check box next to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it. 4 Blow carefully into place.
...a service, clear the check box next to the operating system installed in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not ...and click OK. • To enable a service, select the check box next to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it. 4 Blow carefully into place.
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...turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. This is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light ...colors may not charge when you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an ...
...turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. This is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light ...colors may not charge when you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an ...
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...light turns on page 157). Scanning for wireless networks in the documentation for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on or off, or in position for using the wireless switch or button. Follow the instructions in your computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell... may be disabled and not configured for use a separate button or switch for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must...
...light turns on page 157). Scanning for wireless networks in the documentation for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on or off, or in position for using the wireless switch or button. Follow the instructions in your computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell... may be disabled and not configured for use a separate button or switch for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must...
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... laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may...
... laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may...
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...• If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in this ...support utility for your computer. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you ...
...• If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in this ...support utility for your computer. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you ...
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...an internal power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the ... shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then...
...an internal power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the ... shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Multiple power strips connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then...
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...press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on page 275. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start ...a CD or DVD. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click ...
...press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on page 275. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start ...a CD or DVD. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click ...
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...device may exist. • Ensure that the processor power cable is green. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then ... extension cables • Too many devices connected to resume normal operation. E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is working condition to verify that the computer turns on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. ...
...device may exist. • Ensure that the processor power cable is green. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then ... extension cables • Too many devices connected to resume normal operation. E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is working condition to verify that the computer turns on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. ...
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... disabled when headphones are connected to check for Media Drives" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Turn off . RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Always check to ensure that the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion...
... disabled when headphones are connected to check for Media Drives" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Turn off . RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Always check to ensure that the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion...
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.... The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting NOTICE: If your computer came with your computer. For information about...is normal for troubleshooting purposes. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup ...
.... The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting NOTICE: If your computer came with your computer. For information about...is normal for troubleshooting purposes. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup ...
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...T S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I O N - C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Turn off nearby devices to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor...60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen ...
...T S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I O N - C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Turn off nearby devices to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor...60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen ...
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...and power extension cables with similar in known working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. Ensure that the electrical outlet is in this section, follow the...If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is plugged into both the power connector on . - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance....
...and power extension cables with similar in known working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. Ensure that the electrical outlet is in this section, follow the...If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is plugged into both the power connector on . - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance....
Setup Guide
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 NOTE: Connect the power cord to your computer. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: 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 a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 NOTE: Connect the power cord to your computer. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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...following power states: • Solid white - The battery charge is charging. • Off - The light in the button indicates the following states when the computer is turned off when pressed. The battery is adequately charged or the computer is powered by the AC adapter: •... battery charge status. the battery: • Off - Turns the computer on or off . • Solid amber - The computer is in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light - The battery is low. 7 Power button and light - The battery is off or in standby mode. ...
...following power states: • Solid white - The battery charge is charging. • Off - The light in the button indicates the following states when the computer is turned off when pressed. The battery is adequately charged or the computer is powered by the AC adapter: •... battery charge status. the battery: • Off - Turns the computer on or off . • Solid amber - The computer is in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light - The battery is low. 7 Power button and light - The battery is off or in standby mode. ...
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... protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The display may not be responding. • Press the... power button until the computer turns off or is not receiving power. • Press the ...
... protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The display may not be responding. • Press the... power button until the computer turns off or is not receiving power. • Press the ...
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Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Some possible causes of interference are not using to see...Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer -
Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Some possible causes of interference are not using to see...Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer -