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Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (optional 7 Turning on Your Studio Laptop 8 Using the Wireless Switch 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base... 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40...
Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (optional 7 Turning on Your Studio Laptop 8 Using the Wireless Switch 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base... 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40...
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... the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your computer. You should never put your Studio 1737 laptop and connecting peripherals. NOTICE: Placing or...
... the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your computer. You should never put your Studio 1737 laptop and connecting peripherals. NOTICE: Placing or...
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.... Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
.... Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7 Connecting the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7 Connecting the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on the screen. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into ... setting up to 15 minutes to the front of the computer until it from the rear to complete. Off - On Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Using the Wireless Switch To use wireless connections, make sure the...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on the screen. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the wireless switch, slide it clicks into ... setting up to 15 minutes to the front of the computer until it from the rear to complete. Off - On Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Using the Wireless Switch To use wireless connections, make sure the...
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... one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to...
... one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to...
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... an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use an optional USB dial-up , depending on how you want to connect: a. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1.
... an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use an optional USB dial-up , depending on how you want to connect: a. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1.
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Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1737 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-aglance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light - See "wireless on/off . 4 3 2 1 12 Turns on and off switch" on page 22 to quickly turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled.
Using Your Studio Laptop Your Studio 1737 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-aglance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light - See "wireless on/off . 4 3 2 1 12 Turns on and off switch" on page 22 to quickly turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled.
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... with Bluetooth wireless technology is charging. • Off - the battery is adequately charged or the computer is adequately charged. the battery is enabled. Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Turns on page 22. 3 Hard drive activity light -
... with Bluetooth wireless technology is charging. • Off - the battery is adequately charged or the computer is adequately charged. the battery is enabled. Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Turns on page 22. 3 Hard drive activity light -
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... microphone or input signal for both connectors. 2 Audio In/ Microphone connector - Ensure that the side with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Connect to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to headphones, powered speakers,...Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on 8 15 NOTE: Do not uses non-...
... microphone or input signal for both connectors. 2 Audio In/ Microphone connector - Ensure that the side with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Connect to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to headphones, powered speakers,...Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on 8 15 NOTE: Do not uses non-...
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The light in sleep state • Solid white - the computer is in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when pressed. Turns the power on or off completely (may take several seconds). the computer is in hibernate state 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light - the computer is switched off or in poweron state • Off -
The light in sleep state • Solid white - the computer is in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when pressed. Turns the power on or off completely (may take several seconds). the computer is in hibernate state 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light - the computer is switched off or in poweron state • Off -
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... of this button for a few seconds to the computer. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to scan for wireless networks in your computer. 19 Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the wireless switch and...-Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured for use when your computer is turned off after 10 blinks: No signal found 2 Security cable slot - 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button Turn on your vicinity.
... of this button for a few seconds to the computer. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to scan for wireless networks in your computer. 19 Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the wireless switch and...-Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured for use when your computer is turned off after 10 blinks: No signal found 2 Security cable slot - 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button Turn on your vicinity.
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... devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. On NOTE: This switch can be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 VGA connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - To turn the switch On, slide the switch toward the front of the computer until...
... devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. On NOTE: This switch can be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 VGA connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - To turn the switch On, slide the switch toward the front of the computer until...
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Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices that support IEEE 1394, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 IEEE 1394 connector - Also, supports USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. 21 Using Your Studio Laptop 11 10 9 8 8 eSATA/USB combo connector -
Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices that support IEEE 1394, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 IEEE 1394 connector - Also, supports USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. 21 Using Your Studio Laptop 11 10 9 8 8 eSATA/USB combo connector -
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... installed in -1 Media card reader - Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Using Your Studio Laptop 10 SD/MMC - Supports both 54 mm and 34 mm ExpressCards. blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. Provides support for use when...
... installed in -1 Media card reader - Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Using Your Studio Laptop 10 SD/MMC - Supports both 54 mm and 34 mm ExpressCards. blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. Provides support for use when...
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To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in camera with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for conferencing and chat. 23 It supports circular scrolling and zoom. Provide ... or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. 3 Touch pad buttons - Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light - Turns on a mouse. 4 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality of your desktop.
To change the circular scrolling and zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in camera with dual microphones, this single microphone is used for conferencing and chat. 23 It supports circular scrolling and zoom. Provide ... or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. 3 Touch pad buttons - Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light - Turns on a mouse. 4 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality of your desktop.
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...To activate and use ). 6 Fingerprint reader (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information on when using the Num Lock key. 25 Turns on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. full keyboard/touch pad brightness b. Helps to toggle between the... - Allows certain software applications to authenticate your user identity (by automating the entry of user names and passwords) using Dell QuickSet. The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by illuminating all symbols on the keys. The optional backlit keyboard provides...
...To activate and use ). 6 Fingerprint reader (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information on when using the Num Lock key. 25 Turns on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. full keyboard/touch pad brightness b. Helps to toggle between the... - Allows certain software applications to authenticate your user identity (by automating the entry of user names and passwords) using Dell QuickSet. The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by illuminating all symbols on the keys. The optional backlit keyboard provides...
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... with the left digital array microphone to keep your computer may not include a camera. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display - Helps to provide high quality...
... with the left digital array microphone to keep your computer may not include a camera. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display - Helps to provide high quality...
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Launch Dell MediaDirect/PowerDVD Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Eject the disc 27 Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control's symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection and then fade away.
Launch Dell MediaDirect/PowerDVD Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Eject the disc 27 Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control's symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection and then fade away.
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.... 1 2 3 4 1 Battery 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 SIM card slot indicator To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it in place. 4. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from...
.... 1 2 3 4 1 Battery 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 SIM card slot indicator To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it in place. 4. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from...
