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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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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Studio computer may result in a low-airflow environment,...should never put your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your computer in ) on all other sides. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or ..., or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to accumulate in the air vents. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or ...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Studio computer may result in a low-airflow environment,...should never put your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your computer in ) on all other sides. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or ..., or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to accumulate in the air vents. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or ...
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... outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on power. 6
... outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on power. 6
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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. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7
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..., make sure the wireless switch is preconfigured with Windows Vista. On Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on the screen. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process, doing...
..., make sure the wireless switch is preconfigured with Windows Vista. On Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on the screen. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process, doing...
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... computer with wireless network card See the documentation for your computer or router for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional...
... computer with wireless network card See the documentation for your computer or router for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional...
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...-up if you need to connect to the Internet window appears. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The...
...-up if you need to connect to the Internet window appears. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The...
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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. Turns on and off. 4 3 2 1 12 Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light - See "wireless on/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. Turns on and off. 4 3 2 1 12 Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light - See "wireless on/off switch" on page 22 to quickly turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled.
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... a battery: • Off - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. 4 Battery status light - If the computer is low. • Flashing orange - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - the battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off the computer while the hard drive activity light is...
... a battery: • Off - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. 4 Battery status light - If the computer is low. • Flashing orange - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - the battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off the computer while the hard drive activity light is...
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... is not in use with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. Ensure that the side with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector...
... is not in use with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. Ensure that the side with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector...
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the computer is switched off or in sleep state • Solid white - Turns the power on or off completely (may take several seconds). the computer is in hibernate state 16 The light in poweron state • Off - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light - NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when pressed. the computer is in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white -
the computer is switched off or in sleep state • Solid white - Turns the power on or off completely (may take several seconds). the computer is in hibernate state 16 The light in poweron state • Off - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light - NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when pressed. the computer is in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white -
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... signal found 2 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you . NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured for a few seconds to the computer. 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button Turn on your vicinity. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to scan for wireless networks in the center of... this button for use when your computer is turned off, the light in your computer. 19 Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to control Wi-Fi network connections.
... signal found 2 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you . NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured for a few seconds to the computer. 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button Turn on your vicinity. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to scan for wireless networks in the center of... this button for use when your computer is turned off, the light in your computer. 19 Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to control Wi-Fi network connections.
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... connector - The two lights next to produce hi-definition video and audio. 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 - Quickly turns Off or On all digital signal to the connector indicate status and activity...
... connector - The two lights next to produce hi-definition video and audio. 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 - Quickly turns Off or On all digital signal to the connector indicate status and activity...
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Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices that support IEEE 1394, 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 a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 IEEE 1394 connector - Also, supports USB devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives.
Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices that support IEEE 1394, 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 a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 IEEE 1394 connector - Also, supports USB devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives.
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...; xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media card reader - Using Your Studio Laptop 10 SD/MMC - MS/Pro -
...; xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media card reader - Using Your Studio Laptop 10 SD/MMC - MS/Pro -
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.... 4 Analog Microphone - 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 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light - In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable...
.... 4 Analog Microphone - 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 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light - In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable...
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... 8 Num Lock light - If you computer secure. The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be controlled by using the Num Lock key. 25 For more information on when using... 5 Consumer IR - Turns on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Allows certain software applications to authenticate your unique fingerprint to be stored in the ExpressCard slot when not in the given order). Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - The three ...
... 8 Num Lock light - If you computer secure. The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be controlled by using the Num Lock key. 25 For more information on when using... 5 Consumer IR - Turns on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Allows certain software applications to authenticate your unique fingerprint to be stored in the ExpressCard slot when not in the given order). Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - The three ...
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...recognition (optional) - Helps to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 3 Camera activity indicator (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display - Your display can vary based... you to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 26 For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Combines with the right digital array microphone to use login passwords...
...recognition (optional) - Helps to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 3 Camera activity indicator (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display - Your display can vary based... you to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 26 For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Combines with the right digital array microphone to use login passwords...
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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. 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
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... towards the side of the computer and hold it clicks into place. 28 To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 3 4 1 Battery 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 SIM...
... towards the side of the computer and hold it clicks into place. 28 To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 3 4 1 Battery 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 SIM...
