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... to change without the written permission of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; February 2010 P/N 641RM Rev. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property...Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. is used in this document to refer to either...
... to change without the written permission of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; February 2010 P/N 641RM Rev. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property...Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. is used in this document to refer to either...
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... (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer...Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory ...
... (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer...Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory ...
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... set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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...
... set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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...
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...recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your ...computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system ...
...recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your ...computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system ...
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... → Connect To. 4. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Ensure that shipped with your router. Windows Vista® 1. To setup your wireless router. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on...
... → Connect To. 4. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Ensure that shipped with your router. Windows Vista® 1. To setup your wireless router. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. Have your ISP. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet wizard ... the setup. 18 The Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you get one. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. Have your ISP. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet wizard ... the setup. 18 The Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you get one. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by...
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In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 19 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows Vista 1.
In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 19 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows Vista 1.
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... zoom in: Move a finger up in or zoom out by double-clicking the Dell Touch pad icon in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of your desktop. To zoom in the notification area of the active window. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch...(extreme left of the touch pad). To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 30 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: The touch pad gestures can be enabled or disabled by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together...
... zoom in: Move a finger up in or zoom out by double-clicking the Dell Touch pad icon in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of your desktop. To zoom in the notification area of the active window. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch...(extreme left of the touch pad). To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 30 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: The touch pad gestures can be enabled or disabled by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together...
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Using Your Studio Laptop Circular scroll - Allows you to scroll up and down . To scroll up and down: Move a finger up or down in a clockwise circular... the touch pad), in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touch pad) to scroll down , or right and left on the active window. To scroll right or left: Move a finger in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad), in the horizontal scroll zone (.... The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll - Allows you to scroll through content. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window.
Using Your Studio Laptop Circular scroll - Allows you to scroll up and down . To scroll up and down: Move a finger up or down in a clockwise circular... the touch pad), in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touch pad) to scroll down , or right and left on the active window. To scroll right or left: Move a finger in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad), in the horizontal scroll zone (.... The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll - Allows you to scroll through content. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window.
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... to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility...First option is the default option. Press any function key to perform the associated action. For function key, press + the required function key. Windows Mobility Center 1. Multimedia Key First - To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. Function Key First - For multimedia key, press...
... to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility...First option is the default option. Press any function key to perform the associated action. For function key, press + the required function key. Windows Mobility Center 1. Multimedia Key First - To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. Function Key First - For multimedia key, press...
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... using this software. • Games - Play a game to use the touch screen. Touch a link you access the Dell Touch Zone. 36 • Drum Zone - Play select Windows games using touch. • Music - These notes will appear on your laptop converts your music files by album, artist.... • Internet Explorer - You can access the following features in camera. Dell Touch Zone To launch the Dell Touch Zone software click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Touch Zone. Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on the bulletin ...
... using this software. • Games - Play a game to use the touch screen. Touch a link you access the Dell Touch Zone. 36 • Drum Zone - Play select Windows games using touch. • Music - These notes will appear on your laptop converts your music files by album, artist.... • Internet Explorer - You can access the following features in camera. Dell Touch Zone To launch the Dell Touch Zone software click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Touch Zone. Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on the bulletin ...
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Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Zoom Dwell Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of these gestures may not work outside the Dell Touch Zone. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen to zoom in or zoom out by simulating a right-click. Move two fingers apart to... zoom out on the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in : Allows you to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them...
Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Zoom Dwell Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of these gestures may not work outside the Dell Touch Zone. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen to zoom in or zoom out by simulating a right-click. Move two fingers apart to... zoom out on the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in : Allows you to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them...
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Allows you to scroll left or right to activate horizontal scrolling. Allows you to move the focus on the active window. Allows you to scroll through content. Scroll Vertical - Move a finger to the left or right on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Scroll Horizontal - Move a finger up or down to activate vertical scrolling. 38 Using Your Studio Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Pan - Move two fingers in the desired direction to pan scroll the selected object.
Allows you to scroll left or right to activate horizontal scrolling. Allows you to move the focus on the active window. Allows you to scroll through content. Scroll Vertical - Move a finger to the left or right on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Scroll Horizontal - Move a finger up or down to activate vertical scrolling. 38 Using Your Studio Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Pan - Move two fingers in the desired direction to pan scroll the selected object.
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... Your Studio Laptop Flick Allows you to rotate the active content on the direction of the flick. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a circular motion. 39 Rotate Allows you to the right or left. Twist - Allows you to flip through content in the active window...
... Your Studio Laptop Flick Allows you to rotate the active content on the direction of the flick. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a circular motion. 39 Rotate Allows you to the right or left. Twist - Allows you to flip through content in the active window...
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This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by using the unique appearance of your purchase order for a Windows account or secure web site. Check your face to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. FastAccess Facial Recognition Your.... For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Studio Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs...
This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by using the unique appearance of your purchase order for a Windows account or secure web site. Check your face to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. FastAccess Facial Recognition Your.... For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Studio Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs...
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...on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. The Add/Edit Category window appears. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 46 Remove a Category or Icon 1. Follow the instructions on the ...and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Personalize the Dock 1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Using Your Studio Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category.
...on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. The Add/Edit Category window appears. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 46 Remove a Category or Icon 1. Follow the instructions on the ...and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Personalize the Dock 1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Using Your Studio Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category.
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CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 53 Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on ...your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Ensure that is no longer responding 4. End the program: 1. Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the ...
CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 53 Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on ...your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Ensure that is no longer responding 4. End the program: 1. Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the ...
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...and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows 7 1. Windows Vista 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or ...: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems To run the software.
...and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows 7 1. Windows Vista 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or ...: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems To run the software.
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...page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.... The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station...
...page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.... The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station...
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... , run the remaining memory tests? If you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise press . Press any key to the Choose An Option window. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostic utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the problem... and Utilities disc. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; c. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 76). 60 If...
... , run the remaining memory tests? If you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise press . Press any key to the Choose An Option window. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostic utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the problem... and Utilities disc. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; c. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 76). 60 If...