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Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (optional 7 Turning on Your Studio Laptop 8 Using the Wireless Switch 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 ...Features 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40...
Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (optional 7 Turning on Your Studio Laptop 8 Using the Wireless Switch 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 ...Features 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40...
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... cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the cable. NOTICE:... When you turn on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the...
... cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the cable. NOTICE:... When you turn on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the...
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...: • Off - NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the AC adapter or save and close your desktop, and click Turn Bluetooth Adapter Off or see "wireless on page 22. 3 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the battery charging state. Turns on when a card.... the battery is adequately charged or the computer is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is turned off. • Solid orange - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) -
...: • Off - NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the AC adapter or save and close your desktop, and click Turn Bluetooth Adapter Off or see "wireless on page 22. 3 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the battery charging state. Turns on when a card.... the battery is adequately charged or the computer is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is turned off. • Solid orange - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) -
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...For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on 8 15 The AC adapter converts AC power to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive -... same for use . Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer to the DC power required by the computer. NOTE: Do not uses non-standard-size or shape discs ...
...For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on 8 15 The AC adapter converts AC power to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive -... same for use . Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer to the DC power required by the computer. NOTE: Do not uses non-standard-size or shape discs ...
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... battery out of the computer and hold it clicks into place. 28 This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion...
... battery out of the computer and hold it clicks into place. 28 This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion...
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...and the computer. • Off - Contact your connection is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Also, temporarily bypass power protection devices, power ...power extension cables to verify that the electrical outlet is turned on the status: • Green - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on . The display may 34 NOTE: If you...
...and the computer. • Off - Contact your connection is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Also, temporarily bypass power protection devices, power ...power extension cables to verify that the electrical outlet is turned on the status: • Green - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on . The display may 34 NOTE: If you...
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....5 VDC Dimensions: Height 16 mm (0.6 inches) Width 70 mm (2.8 inches) Length 147 mm (5.8 inches) Weight (without AC power cord): 90 W 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) Basic Specifications AC Adapter Temperature range: Operating Storage Connector types: DC connector AC connector 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40°...
....5 VDC Dimensions: Height 16 mm (0.6 inches) Width 70 mm (2.8 inches) Length 147 mm (5.8 inches) Weight (without AC power cord): 90 W 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) Basic Specifications AC Adapter Temperature range: Operating Storage Connector types: DC connector AC connector 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40°...