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... 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... 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...
... 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... 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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...Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your Studio laptop may result in permanent damage to accumulate in the air vents. Restricting airflow around your computer. Do not store your... Studio 14z laptop and connecting peripherals. Fan noise is powered on. 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...
...Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your Studio laptop may result in permanent damage to accumulate in the air vents. Restricting airflow around your computer. Do not store your... Studio 14z laptop and connecting peripherals. Fan noise is powered on. 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...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button 7
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button 7
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... to complete. Doing so may take you will take up to 15 minutes to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Microsoft® Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through an International Mobile...
... to complete. Doing so may take you will take up to 15 minutes to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Microsoft® Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through an International Mobile...
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In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the SIM card slot. 9 Remove the battery, see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 27. 3. Turn off your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 2 1 3 1 Battery bay 2 SIM card 3 SIM card slot To insert the SIM: 1.
In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the SIM card slot. 9 Remove the battery, see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 27. 3. Turn off your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 2 1 3 1 Battery bay 2 SIM card 3 SIM card slot To insert the SIM: 1.
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Press or press the key on : 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) To turn off wireless, press or press the key on the keyboard. 10 Click OK. The Wireless icon appears at the bottom right of the following: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN --Enable Wireless WAN/GPS 3. To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on the keyboard. Select one of the screen 2.
Press or press the key on : 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) To turn off wireless, press or press the key on the keyboard. 10 Click OK. The Wireless icon appears at the bottom right of the following: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN --Enable Wireless WAN/GPS 3. To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on the keyboard. Select one of the screen 2.
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to complete the setup. 11 To setup your router. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wireless ... your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your Internet connection. • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to complete the setup. 11 To setup your router. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wireless ... your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your Internet connection. • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection...
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... open programs. 2. Select either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the Microsoft Windows® desktop. 3. NOTE: If you get one. 12 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Double-click the ISP icon on how you want...
... open programs. 2. Select either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the Microsoft Windows® desktop. 3. NOTE: If you get one. 12 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Double-click the ISP icon on how you want...
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Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 14z laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features 1 234 5 6 78 9 14
Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 14z laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features 1 234 5 6 78 9 14
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... 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: The plastic blank or media card adapter installed in the slot.
... 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: The plastic blank or media card adapter installed in the slot.
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...-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. NOTE: If you to a powered speaker or sound system. Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) -
...-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. NOTE: If you to a powered speaker or sound system. Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) -
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... when pressed. The battery is charging. • Solid white - The battery is almost fully charged. • Off - the AC adapter: • Solid amber - Using Your Studio Laptop 7 AC adapter connector - The computer is on or off . 17
... when pressed. The battery is charging. • Solid white - The battery is almost fully charged. • Off - the AC adapter: • Solid amber - Using Your Studio Laptop 7 AC adapter connector - The computer is on or off . 17
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... and projectors. Digital interface standard connector that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 19 Connects your computer. 2 Network connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 HDMI connector -
... and projectors. Digital interface standard connector that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 19 Connects your computer. 2 Network connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 HDMI connector -
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... dark environments by tapping the surface. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - It supports scroll, zoom, and rotate features. To change the settings, doubleclick the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. full keyboard brightness c. For more information on the keys. half keyboard brightness b. and right-click functions.... 21 If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on a mouse. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on using the keyboard, see the...
... dark environments by tapping the surface. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - It supports scroll, zoom, and rotate features. To change the settings, doubleclick the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. full keyboard brightness c. For more information on the keys. half keyboard brightness b. and right-click functions.... 21 If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on a mouse. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Touch pad - Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on using the keyboard, see the...
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... scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad) to scroll up or down , or right and left . Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up and down on the active window.
... scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad) to scroll up or down , or right and left . Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up and down on the active window.
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Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom out. Zoom Allows you to zoom in or out. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom in. Using Your Studio Laptop 23 The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom -
Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom out. Zoom Allows you to zoom in or out. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom in. Using Your Studio Laptop 23 The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom -
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The options in the Function Key Behavior setting are located on the keyboard control media playback. Function Key First - Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are : Multimedia Key First - You can configure the media control keys using the Function Key Behavior in the operating ...
The options in the Function Key Behavior setting are located on the keyboard control media playback. Function Key First - Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are : Multimedia Key First - You can configure the media control keys using the Function Key Behavior in the operating ...
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Using Your Studio Laptop Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Play the previous track or chapter by pressing the key once Fast rewind by pressing and holding the key Play or pause Play the next track or chapter by pressing the key once Fast forward by pressing and holding the key Eject the disc from optional USB/eSATA optical drive. 25
Using Your Studio Laptop Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Play the previous track or chapter by pressing the key once Fast rewind by pressing and holding the key Play or pause Play the next track or chapter by pressing the key once Fast forward by pressing and holding the key Eject the disc from optional USB/eSATA optical drive. 25