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...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... and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41...
...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... and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41...
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... other computers may not fit your computer. 15 The 8-in-1 memory card reader adapter reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • MMC+ • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Using Your Studio Laptop • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD NOTE...
... other computers may not fit your computer. 15 The 8-in-1 memory card reader adapter reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • MMC+ • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Using Your Studio Laptop • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD NOTE...
Setup Guide
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... emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 55. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ... or "Contacting Dell" on page 55). One beep - If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure. Two beeps - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one...
... emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 55. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ... or "Contacting Dell" on page 55). One beep - If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure. Two beeps - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one...
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... failure • Ensure that no special memory module/ memory connector placement requirements exist (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). Click Start →...
... failure • Ensure that no special memory module/ memory connector placement requirements exist (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). Click Start →...
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... or press the power button to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. The computer is blinking white - If you are : ... the power light is solid white and the computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 34 If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. An unwanted signal is creating interference by ...
... or press the power button to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. The computer is blinking white - If you are : ... the power light is solid white and the computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 34 If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. An unwanted signal is creating interference by ...
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... "Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Ensure that the power cable is no...
... "Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Ensure that the power cable is no...
Setup Guide
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... of your computer may void your warranty. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. See: the Operating System disc. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Drivers and...
... of your computer may void your warranty. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. See: the Operating System disc. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Drivers and...
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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
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... technology, internal WWAN, WLAN with WiFi bgn Video Video type Video controller integrated on system board NVIDIA GeForce 9400M G 60 Video Video memory LCD interface 256 MB of system memory (shared) LVDS Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Internal Interface Speaker Volume controls IDT 92HD83 High Definition Audio codec 5.1 channel High...
... technology, internal WWAN, WLAN with WiFi bgn Video Video type Video controller integrated on system board NVIDIA GeForce 9400M G 60 Video Video memory LCD interface 256 MB of system memory (shared) LVDS Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Internal Interface Speaker Volume controls IDT 92HD83 High Definition Audio codec 5.1 channel High...
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Index DisplayPort connector 19 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 29 E email addresses for technical support 51 energy conserving 29 expansion bus 60 F finding more information 56 FTP login, anonymous 51 H hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 68 help getting assistance and support 49 horizontal and vertical stand options 6 I installing the stand 6 Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11 M memory problems solving 34 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 33
Index DisplayPort connector 19 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 29 E email addresses for technical support 51 energy conserving 29 expansion bus 60 F finding more information 56 FTP login, anonymous 51 H hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 68 help getting assistance and support 49 horizontal and vertical stand options 6 I installing the stand 6 Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11 M memory problems solving 34 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 33