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...(Optional 11 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 12 Attach the Cable Clip (Optional 12 Windows Vista® Setup 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Studio Hybrid 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Using the Optical Disc Drive 20 Changing the Sleeve 21 Software Features 22 Solving Problems 24 Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics...
...(Optional 11 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 12 Attach the Cable Clip (Optional 12 Windows Vista® Setup 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Studio Hybrid 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Using the Optical Disc Drive 20 Changing the Sleeve 21 Software Features 22 Solving Problems 24 Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics...
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... have a display signal if both video and audio signals for the display. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Display Your computer uses one of connectors are connected because the DVI connector has priority over the HDMI connector. 8 NOTE: The HDMI will use. The HDMI connector is also a high performance digital connector, but it does not carry an audio signal. This connector can be used for displays such as TVs and monitors with integrated speakers. Refer...
... have a display signal if both video and audio signals for the display. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Display Your computer uses one of connectors are connected because the DVI connector has priority over the HDMI connector. 8 NOTE: The HDMI will use. The HDMI connector is also a high performance digital connector, but it does not carry an audio signal. This connector can be used for displays such as TVs and monitors with integrated speakers. Refer...
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... uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem, or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to complete this computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection...
... uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem, or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to complete this computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection...
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... need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Press the Power Buttons on the screen. Your ISP will take up an Internet connection. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high‑speed Internet access...
... need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Press the Power Buttons on the screen. Your ISP will take up an Internet connection. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high‑speed Internet access...
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... or cellular telephone service for dialup service with this computer. • Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using a dial‑up your Internet connection. An optional USB modem must be installed in your computer based on the screen to complete the setup. 14 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid • Satellite modem connections that provide high‑speed Internet access through a satellite television...
... or cellular telephone service for dialup service with this computer. • Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using a dial‑up your Internet connection. An optional USB modem must be installed in your computer based on the screen to complete the setup. 14 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid • Satellite modem connections that provide high‑speed Internet access through a satellite television...
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.... 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - M and type - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. H) 17 Using Your Studio Hybrid 2 Hard drive activity light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Lights up when the computer starts up and when a disc is flashing. 3 Disc drive eject control - Provides stability for the computer and can be reconfigured to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on when the computer reads or writes data. Connects to...
.... 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - M and type - Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. H) 17 Using Your Studio Hybrid 2 Hard drive activity light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Lights up when the computer starts up and when a disc is flashing. 3 Disc drive eject control - Provides stability for the computer and can be reconfigured to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on when the computer reads or writes data. Connects to...
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... high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to amplifiers and TVs for use on your computer for digital audio through an analog audio conversion process. 9 Computer name and Express Service Code- NOTE: For a monitor without going through optical digital cables. Connects USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 8 S/PDIF connector - Connects to a lock for musical input. 12 Security cable slot - Used to a powered speaker or sound system...
... high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to amplifiers and TVs for use on your computer for digital audio through an analog audio conversion process. 9 Computer name and Express Service Code- NOTE: For a monitor without going through optical digital cables. Connects USB devices, such as digital video cameras. 8 S/PDIF connector - Connects to a lock for musical input. 12 Security cable slot - Used to a powered speaker or sound system...
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... optical disc drive may supports multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Studio Hybrid Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or...
... optical disc drive may supports multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Studio Hybrid Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or...
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... normal operation. The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on page 45. If the power light is turned on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
... normal operation. The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on page 45. If the power light is turned on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
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... open files and exit any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 48. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 32). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. dell.com) to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
... open files and exit any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 48. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 32). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. dell.com) to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
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... a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Follow the instructions on CD. 28 If the computer stops responding - Click End Task. Check the software documentation. NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to non‑Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen...
... a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Follow the instructions on CD. 28 If the computer stops responding - Click End Task. Check the software documentation. NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to non‑Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen...
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...) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with its service tag and express service code. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to resolve...
...) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with its service tag and express service code. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to resolve...
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... the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. No bootable partition on page 24. CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools NOTE: If the message you could see "Contacting Dell" on page 45 for assistance. Replace the battery. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Problems" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and...
... the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. No bootable partition on page 24. CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools NOTE: If the message you could see "Contacting Dell" on page 45 for assistance. Replace the battery. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Problems" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and...
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... its normal operating range. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Disconnect the USB device. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on page 45 for it to resolve the incompatibility. A parameter out of them. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). In...
... its normal operating range. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Disconnect the USB device. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on page 45 for it to resolve the incompatibility. A parameter out of them. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). In...
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... . Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. then, shut down your computer. 3. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional...
... . Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. then, shut down your computer. 3. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional...
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... the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your operating system problem. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to continue the desired action. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...
... the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your operating system problem. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to continue the desired action. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...
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... installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers. System Recovery Options Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...
... installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers. System Recovery Options Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...
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...® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press...
...® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press...
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..., reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer. 46 learn more about your Operating System disc. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
..., reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer. 46 learn more about your Operating System disc. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
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...‑inch drive bay SATA DVD‑ROM or DVD+/‑RW/Blu‑ray Disc™ optical drive Internally accessible One 2.5‑inch drive bay SATA hard drive 48 For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Basic Specifications System Model Studio Hybrid 140g...
...‑inch drive bay SATA DVD‑ROM or DVD+/‑RW/Blu‑ray Disc™ optical drive Internally accessible One 2.5‑inch drive bay SATA hard drive 48 For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Basic Specifications System Model Studio Hybrid 140g...
