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...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 Base Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34... 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 Problems...
...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 Base Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34... 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 Problems...
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... the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer...heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Studio 1555/1557/1558 laptop. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 You should never place your computer.
... the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer...heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Studio 1555/1557/1558 laptop. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 You should never place your computer.
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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. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord 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.
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. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord 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.
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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...render 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 through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up ...Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating ...
...render 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 through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up ...Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating ...
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... changes 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 system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while... preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: •...
... changes 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 system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while... preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: •...
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 67. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 67. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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... (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 5. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Turn off your cellular...
... (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 42). 5. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Turn off your cellular...
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... on the keyboard again to disable all radios. Ensure that your computer is available on your computer, see "Specifications" on page 80. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. To enable wireless: 1.
... on the keyboard again to disable all radios. Ensure that your computer is available on your computer, see "Specifications" on page 80. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. To enable wireless: 1.
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... a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions...
... a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions...
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Before you can use your wireless ...
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Before you can use your wireless ...
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... try connecting again later. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP information ready...
... try connecting again later. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP information ready...
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Click Start → Control Panel. 3. 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. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 19 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet.
Click Start → Control Panel. 3. 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. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 19 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet.
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Using Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Studio 1555/1557/1558 laptop. Right Side Features 56 7 4 3 12 20
Using Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Studio 1555/1557/1558 laptop. Right Side Features 56 7 4 3 12 20
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... with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is designed only for ExpressCards. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. 2 8-in the...
... with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is designed only for ExpressCards. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. 2 8-in the...
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... the slot. Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical drive - The drive will damage the drive. Place the disc in and begin reading its content. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to power the computer and...
... the slot. Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical drive - The drive will damage the drive. Place the disc in and begin reading its content. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to power the computer and...
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...: • Off - The computer is powered by the AC adapter: • Solid white - The light indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light -
...: • Off - The computer is powered by the AC adapter: • Solid white - The light indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light -
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... a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. The eSATA connector also functions as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 eSATA connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connector -
... a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. The eSATA connector also functions as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 eSATA connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connector -
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Using Your Studio Laptop 7 IEEE 1394a connector - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 26 Connect to a pair of headphones or sends audio to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 9 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 8 Audio in/Microphone connector -
Using Your Studio Laptop 7 IEEE 1394a connector - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 26 Connect to a pair of headphones or sends audio to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 9 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 8 Audio in/Microphone connector -