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...Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Windows Vista 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls 19 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the... 23 Software Features 24 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Dell Support Center 33 Using Support Tools 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
...Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Windows Vista 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls 19 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the... 23 Software Features 24 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Dell Support Center 33 Using Support Tools 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
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... Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. 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 to overheat. You should never put your Studio laptop may result in ) on all other sides. Restricting the airflow can...
... Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. 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 to overheat. You should never put your Studio laptop may result in ) on all other sides. Restricting the airflow can...
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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 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
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... WLAN adapter is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your Dell computer is not a part of your computer unusable. Connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from the...
... WLAN adapter is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your Dell computer is not a part of your computer unusable. Connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from the...
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... Connection" on the screen to complete the setup. 10 Before you can use your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up a Wireless Connection 4 3 2 1 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the...
... Connection" on the screen to complete the setup. 10 Before you can use your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up a Wireless Connection 4 3 2 1 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the...
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..., contact your ISP information ready. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any...
..., contact your ISP information ready. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any...
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NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. The Express card slot is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Right Side Features 4 56 7 3 1 ExpressCard slot - Save the blank for common tasks. Supports one ExpressCard. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 12 12 Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1555 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for use when no ExpressCard is of 34 mm.
NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. The Express card slot is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Right Side Features 4 56 7 3 1 ExpressCard slot - Save the blank for common tasks. Supports one ExpressCard. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 12 12 Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1555 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for use when no ExpressCard is of 34 mm.
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... disc drive, see "Using the Optical Disc Drive" on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in the slot; Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Provides a fast and convenient way to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - H) • Hi...
... disc drive, see "Using the Optical Disc Drive" on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in the slot; Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Provides a fast and convenient way to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - H) • Hi...
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... is almost fully charged - The light in the button indicates the power state: • Computer is switched on battery) : • Battery is low - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light - Turns the power on or off ) • Battery charge is adequately charged - no light indication (off when pressed. blinking white • Computer...
... is almost fully charged - The light in the button indicates the power state: • Computer is switched on battery) : • Battery is low - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light - Turns the power on or off ) • Battery charge is adequately charged - no light indication (off when pressed. blinking white • Computer...
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... port connects your computer. 2 HDMI Connector - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with audio programs. 9 Audio Out/ Headphone connectors (2) - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for both connectors. 17 The audio signal is the same for use with the security cable slot...
... port connects your computer. 2 HDMI Connector - If you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with audio programs. 9 Audio Out/ Headphone connectors (2) - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for both connectors. 17 The audio signal is the same for use with the security cable slot...
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no lighting c. Press + F6 key to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. b. Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 1 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information on it. The three lighting states are: a. half keyboard/touch pad ...pad brightness. If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on using the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order).
no lighting c. Press + F6 key to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. b. Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 1 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information on it. The three lighting states are: a. half keyboard/touch pad ...pad brightness. If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on using the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order).
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To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - In the Gestures tab, you ... (zoom in BIOS setup under Function Key Behavior. It supports circular scrolling and zoom. Provides the functionality of your taskbar. Multimedia Key First - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Touch pad - Provide left -click by bringing two fingers together). 3 Touch pad buttons - and right-click functions those on the keyboard. If you do not...
To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - In the Gestures tab, you ... (zoom in BIOS setup under Function Key Behavior. It supports circular scrolling and zoom. Provides the functionality of your taskbar. Multimedia Key First - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Touch pad - Provide left -click by bringing two fingers together). 3 Touch pad buttons - and right-click functions those on the keyboard. If you do not...
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Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Play the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc 20 Using Your Studio Laptop To use the media controls, press the required key.
Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Play the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc 20 Using Your Studio Laptop To use the media controls, press the required key.
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... made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - FastAccess facial recognition (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Camera activity light (optional) - This advanced facial recognition software learns your Dell™ computer secure. For more information, click Start → Programs → FastAccess Facial Recognition. 21 Based the on or off...
... made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - FastAccess facial recognition (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Camera activity light (optional) - This advanced facial recognition software learns your Dell™ computer secure. For more information, click Start → Programs → FastAccess Facial Recognition. 21 Based the on or off...
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Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Right digital array microphone (optional) - Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not ... with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the...
Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Right digital array microphone (optional) - Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not ... with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the...
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... located in the battery cavity. To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery out. 1 2 3 Using Your Studio Laptop To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 1 Battery 2 Battery charge/health gauge 3 Battery release latch Using the Optical...
... located in the battery cavity. To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery out. 1 2 3 Using Your Studio Laptop To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 1 Battery 2 Battery charge/health gauge 3 Battery release latch Using the Optical...
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.... Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. Using Your Studio Laptop Place the disc in and begins to music and internet radio stations. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in... this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your computer to create presentations, ...
.... Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. Using Your Studio Laptop Place the disc in and begins to music and internet radio stations. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in... this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your computer to create presentations, ...
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... can customize your desktop to your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended - Using Your Studio Laptop formats including CDs, Blu-ray discs (if selected at the time of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed...
... can customize your desktop to your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended - Using Your Studio Laptop formats including CDs, Blu-ray discs (if selected at the time of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed...