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... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Setup 8 Installing the SIM (Optional 8 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 20 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Media Controls 24 Display Features 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory...
... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Setup 8 Installing the SIM (Optional 8 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 20 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Media Controls 24 Display Features 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory...
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... external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions To complete setting up your wired internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a wireless router: 1. To setup...
... external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions To complete setting up your wired internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a wireless router: 1. To setup...
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... will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or wireless technology connection. • Choose Dial-up if you get one. 12 1. The Connect to complete the setup. NOTE: If you want to the Internet but have a service outage. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your desktop or if you do not have an ISP, the Connect to set up...
... will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or wireless technology connection. • Choose Dial-up if you get one. 12 1. The Connect to complete the setup. NOTE: If you want to the Internet but have a service outage. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your desktop or if you do not have an ISP, the Connect to set up...
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... external hard disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). 16 The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of headphones, or sends audio to USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone...
... external hard disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). 16 The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of headphones, or sends audio to USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone...
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... for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Studio Laptop 5 HDMI connector - Digital interface standard connector that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 19 NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer to the computer. Connects your computer. 2 Network connector - 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 DisplayPort connector - Attaches...
... for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Studio Laptop 5 HDMI connector - Digital interface standard connector that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 19 NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer to the computer. Connects your computer. 2 Network connector - 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 DisplayPort connector - Attaches...
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... on a mouse. half keyboard brightness b. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. Provides the functionality of your desktop. 21 full keyboard brightness c. To change the settings, doubleclick the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. It supports scroll, zoom, and rotate features. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - and right-click functions like those on using the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Press key to toggle the three lighting states...
... on a mouse. half keyboard brightness b. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. Provides the functionality of your desktop. 21 full keyboard brightness c. To change the settings, doubleclick the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. It supports scroll, zoom, and rotate features. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - and right-click functions like those on using the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Press key to toggle the three lighting states...
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... action. Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are : Multimedia Key First - To use the media controls, press the required key. This is active only in the System Setup utility. Pressing any function key performs the associated function. For function key action, press + the required function key. For multimedia action, press + the required media control key. Function Key First - You can configure the media control keys using the Function Key Behavior in the operating system. 24 NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting.
... action. Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are : Multimedia Key First - To use the media controls, press the required key. This is active only in the System Setup utility. Pressing any function key performs the associated function. For function key action, press + the required function key. For multimedia action, press + the required media control key. Function Key First - You can configure the media control keys using the Function Key Behavior in the operating system. 24 NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting.
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... display properties window: 1. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Using Your Studio Laptop You can customize your desktop to open area of the desktop. 2. This power option offer full performance when you to organize and create music and video files that can use the power options in your Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell...
... display properties window: 1. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Using Your Studio Laptop You can customize your desktop to open area of the desktop. 2. This power option offer full performance when you to organize and create music and video files that can use the power options in your Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell...
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... troubleshoot problems with your computer. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 38 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on page 55). NOTE: To replace parts see "Contacting Dell...
... troubleshoot problems with your computer. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 38 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on page 55). NOTE: To replace parts see "Contacting Dell...
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... Dell" on the computer. • Check your wireless router to the wireless router: a. Click Start → Connect To. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on page 55). Solving Problems • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your wireless connection. Three beeps - c. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is powered on page 55). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on and connected to complete the setup...
... Dell" on the computer. • Check your wireless router to the wireless router: a. Click Start → Connect To. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on page 55). Solving Problems • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your wireless connection. Three beeps - c. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is powered on page 55). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on and connected to complete the setup...
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... support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual...
... support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual...
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... screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is designed for the procedures that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Use an external optical drive or any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software...
... screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is designed for the procedures that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Use an external optical drive or any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software...
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... page 55 for assistance). Replace the battery (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk drive read failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. Keyboard failure or loose cable. To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual on page 55 for assistance). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual on page 55 for either the operating system or the program...
... page 55 for assistance). Replace the battery (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk drive read failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. Keyboard failure or loose cable. To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual on page 55 for assistance). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual on page 55 for either the operating system or the program...
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... normal operating range. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55 for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 40 Use an external power source to function properly...
... normal operating range. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55 for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 40 Use an external power source to function properly...
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... Dell Technology Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. CAUTION: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell...
... Dell Technology Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. CAUTION: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell...
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... the problem, then use System Restore to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. To reinstall Windows, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. NOTE: If you need the following: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 47 The restore...
... the problem, then use System Restore to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. To reinstall Windows, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. NOTE: If you need the following: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 47 The restore...
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... setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any key to complete the installation. Depending on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your computer and try again. then, shut down your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers...
... setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any key to complete the installation. Depending on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your computer and try again. then, shut down your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers...
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... notebook system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your warranty. See: the Operating System disc. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
... notebook system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your warranty. See: the Operating System disc. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
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... cache 64 KB (Intel - 32 KB per core) External bus frequency: Intel Core2 Duo Intel Pentium Dual-Core Intel Celeron 800MHz/1066MHz 667MHz 667Mhz 58 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications System Model Studio 14z This section provides information that you...
... cache 64 KB (Intel - 32 KB per core) External bus frequency: Intel Core2 Duo Intel Pentium Dual-Core Intel Celeron 800MHz/1066MHz 667MHz 667Mhz 58 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications System Model Studio 14z This section provides information that you...
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Memory Connectors one user-accessible SODIMM connector Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Type Minimum 1067 MHz SODIMM DDR3 1 GB (single channel) Maximum 5 GB (dual channel) NOTE: Memory specification of greater than 4 GB is not well supported by 32-bit operating systems. Specifications Computer Information System Chipset Data bus width Intel NVIDIA MCP79MX 64 bits DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM dual channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB ExpressCard Controller Cards supported Connector size Intel MCP79MX ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 59
Memory Connectors one user-accessible SODIMM connector Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Type Minimum 1067 MHz SODIMM DDR3 1 GB (single channel) Maximum 5 GB (dual channel) NOTE: Memory specification of greater than 4 GB is not well supported by 32-bit operating systems. Specifications Computer Information System Chipset Data bus width Intel NVIDIA MCP79MX 64 bits DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM dual channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB ExpressCard Controller Cards supported Connector size Intel MCP79MX ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 59