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... reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and...
... reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and...
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... in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum ...
... in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum ...
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See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program ...
See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program ...
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...the boot menu and press . Turn on page 53 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. It is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the device that is recommended that you print... these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: If your...
...the boot menu and press . Turn on page 53 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. It is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the device that is recommended that you print... these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: If your...
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...NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. c. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Select the test you want to continue? (...the remaining memory tests? Press any key to the Choose An Option window. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Do you want to start running the tests. Do you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise ...
...NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. c. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Select the test you want to continue? (...the remaining memory tests? Press any key to the Choose An Option window. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Do you want to start running the tests. Do you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise ...
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Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 7. Shut down your computer... close the test screen to return to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to wait until you contact Dell. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. NOTE: The ...
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 7. Shut down your computer... close the test screen to return to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to wait until you contact Dell. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. NOTE: The ...
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... the menu that appears and press . 5. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to proceed. 6. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. When the tests are listed...and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 76). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62...
... the menu that appears and press . 5. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to proceed. 6. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. When the tests are listed...and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 76). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62...
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...• Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to install on your computer. 2. ...Turn off your computer. 65 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. Prepare backup media of applications you received your computer, ...
...• Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to install on your computer. 2. ...Turn off your computer. 65 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. Prepare backup media of applications you received your computer, ...
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... Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating...
... Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating...
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...and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical...dell.com 79 only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement find your computer on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : find drivers...
...and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical...dell.com 79 only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement find your computer on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : find drivers...
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... up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Computer Information Studio 1555/1557/1558 Data... bus width 64 bits Computer Information System chipset Intel GM45/PM45 + ICH9M (Studio 1555) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset PM55 (Studio 1557) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM55 (Studio 1558) DRAM bus width Flash...
... up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Computer Information Studio 1555/1557/1558 Data... bus width 64 bits Computer Information System chipset Intel GM45/PM45 + ICH9M (Studio 1555) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset PM55 (Studio 1557) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM55 (Studio 1558) DRAM bus width Flash...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95
Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95
