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...minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is powered ... around your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it to overheat. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This ...section provides information about setting up your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. You should never place your Studio 1555...
...minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is powered ... around your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it to overheat. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This ...section provides information about setting up your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. You should never place your Studio 1555...
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NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer.
NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer.
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...card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 5. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you must be... within the network of your cellular service provider. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 3. Turn on your computer allows you to...
...card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 5. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you must be... within the network of your cellular service provider. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 3. Turn on your computer allows you to...
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... all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 14 Ensure that your computer is available on your computer only if you are asked to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®), such as when you ordered a WLAN card at the time of your computer, see "...Specifications" on page 80. To enable wireless: 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to disable all radios. For more information on the cards supported by...
... all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 14 Ensure that your computer is available on your computer only if you are asked to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®), such as when you ordered a WLAN card at the time of your computer, see "...Specifications" on page 80. To enable wireless: 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to disable all radios. For more information on the cards supported by...
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The battery is in standby mode. • Off - the battery: • Off - The light in hibernate state. 23 Turns on or off when pressed. Turns the computer on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. The computer is charging. • Off - The battery is low...button and light - The battery charge is fully charged. The computer is powered by the AC adapter: • Solid white - The computer is turned off or in the button indicates the following states when the computer is off . • Solid amber - The battery is adequately charged or the...
The battery is in standby mode. • Off - the battery: • Off - The light in hibernate state. 23 Turns on or off when pressed. Turns the computer on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. The computer is charging. • Off - The battery is low...button and light - The battery charge is fully charged. The computer is powered by the AC adapter: • Solid white - The computer is turned off or in the button indicates the following states when the computer is off . • Solid amber - The battery is adequately charged or the...
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... from Dell. To replace the battery: Slide the battery into place. 43 Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery away from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Using Your Studio Laptop ...WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay,...
... from Dell. To replace the battery: Slide the battery into place. 43 Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery away from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Using Your Studio Laptop ...WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay,...
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... page 76). The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer... is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on page 76). 51 The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it is off - The computer resumes normal operation if ...
... page 76). The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer... is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on page 76). 51 The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it is off - The computer resumes normal operation if ...
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.../manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 52 The computer is in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Press ... Solving Problems If the power light is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save ...
.../manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 52 The computer is in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Press ... Solving Problems If the power light is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save ...
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... designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - Lockups and...
... designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - Lockups and...
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...invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer. 59 Using Support Tools Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Turn on Dell computers. It is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during POST (Power... On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell Diagnostics If you ...
...invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer. 59 Using Support Tools Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Turn on Dell computers. It is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during POST (Power... On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell Diagnostics If you ...
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...Turn on your operating system. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Dell... system problem. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. 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 backup your data...
...Turn on your operating system. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Dell... system problem. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. 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 backup your data...
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Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to restart the computer. 69 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Select the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell... appears. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Dell Factory Image Restore. then, shut down your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the...
Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to restart the computer. 69 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Select the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell... appears. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Dell Factory Image Restore. then, shut down your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the...
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... call from a telephone at the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call more efficiently. Getting Help... You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you connected to a network? Ensure that the computer documentation is available. If possible, turn on the back or bottom of your computer). Diagnostic Checklist • Name: • Date: • Address: • Phone number: ...
... call from a telephone at the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call more efficiently. Getting Help... You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you connected to a network? Ensure that the computer documentation is available. If possible, turn on the back or bottom of your computer). Diagnostic Checklist • Name: • Date: • Address: • Phone number: ...
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see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Specifications Battery Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95...) 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) (6-cell) 0.50 kg (1.10 lb) (9-cell) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the computer (approximate) is turned off) Operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power‑intensive conditions.
see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Specifications Battery Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95...) 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) (6-cell) 0.50 kg (1.10 lb) (9-cell) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the computer (approximate) is turned off) Operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power‑intensive conditions.