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Your Studio Hybrid was designed with the environment in mind. Learn more at www.dell.com/hybrid.
Your Studio Hybrid was designed with the environment in mind. Learn more at www.dell.com/hybrid.
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... States and/or other countries.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. disclaims any references in trademarks and trade names other countries; October 2008 P/N G360C Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential... this document to refer to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dimension, and DellConnect are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to either trademarks or registered...
... States and/or other countries.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. disclaims any references in trademarks and trade names other countries; October 2008 P/N G360C Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential... this document to refer to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dimension, and DellConnect are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to either trademarks or registered...
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Install the Stand 5 Connect the Display 8 Set Up the Keyboard and Mouse...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... 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...
Contents Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Install the Stand 5 Connect the Display 8 Set Up the Keyboard and Mouse...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... 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...
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System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 35 Dell Factory Image Restore 36 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support and Customer Service 41 DellConnect 41 Online Services 41 AutoTech Service 42 Product Information 43 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 43 Before You Call 44 Contacting Dell 45 Finding More Information and Resources 46 Basic Specifications 48 Appendix 53 Macrovision Product Notice 53 Index 54 4
System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 35 Dell Factory Image Restore 36 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support and Customer Service 41 DellConnect 41 Online Services 41 AutoTech Service 42 Product Information 43 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 43 Before You Call 44 Contacting Dell 45 Finding More Information and Resources 46 Basic Specifications 48 Appendix 53 Macrovision Product Notice 53 Index 54 4
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...is powered on. While powered on, the Dell™ logos on either side of the computer illuminate when the computer is vertical, and only on the top surface when it is horizontal. 5 Restricting airflow around your Studio Hybrid may result in either orientation. Before Setting Up... your computer. Your computer automatically rotates the illuminated name and symbols to display correctly in permanent damage to overheat. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid This section provides information about setting up your computer either in ) on all other sides. Install the Stand You have the option...
...is powered on. While powered on, the Dell™ logos on either side of the computer illuminate when the computer is vertical, and only on the top surface when it is horizontal. 5 Restricting airflow around your Studio Hybrid may result in either orientation. Before Setting Up... your computer. Your computer automatically rotates the illuminated name and symbols to display correctly in permanent damage to overheat. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid This section provides information about setting up your computer either in ) on all other sides. Install the Stand You have the option...
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Turn the stand over and push the stabilizer bar away from the stand while holding the stand down on the computer. Lower the computer onto the stand until the tabs have fully inserted into the slots. Horizontal Position To set up your computer in a vertical position, align the securing tabs on the stand with the slots on a level surface. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Vertical Position To set up your computer in a horizontal position: 1. If the stand has been installed in the vertical position, gently lift the computer away from the stand. 6
Turn the stand over and push the stabilizer bar away from the stand while holding the stand down on the computer. Lower the computer onto the stand until the tabs have fully inserted into the slots. Horizontal Position To set up your computer in a vertical position, align the securing tabs on the stand with the slots on a level surface. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Vertical Position To set up your computer in a horizontal position: 1. If the stand has been installed in the vertical position, gently lift the computer away from the stand. 6
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Align the securing tabs on the stand with the securing slots on the computer and lower the computer onto the stand until the securing tabs are inserted into the slots. 4. 3. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid 5. Turn the stand over and align the stabilizer bar with the slots on the stand. 7 Separate the two ends of the stand.
Align the securing tabs on the stand with the securing slots on the computer and lower the computer onto the stand until the securing tabs are inserted into the slots. 4. 3. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid 5. Turn the stand over and align the stabilizer bar with the slots on the stand. 7 Separate the two ends of the stand.
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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 The HDMI connector is ...
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 The HDMI connector is ...
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... Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable (which usually has white connectors at both ends) connected to -DVI adapter (not included with blue connectors at dell.com. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid If your display already has a VGA cable (with your display, disconnect the VGA cable and use a DVI cable.
... Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable (which usually has white connectors at both ends) connected to -DVI adapter (not included with blue connectors at dell.com. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid If your display already has a VGA cable (with your display, disconnect the VGA cable and use a DVI cable.
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NOTE: The keyboard and mouse turn on the keyboard and click the mouse after the batteries are inserted. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Set Up the Keyboard and Mouse Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If your computer was not purchased with a wireless keyboard and mouse: 1. Insert the batteries in the wireless keyboard and mouse. USB Keyboard and Mouse If your computer was purchased with a wireless keyboard and mouse, use the USB connections on the back panel of the computer. 10 Press any key on automatically after your computer starts up.
NOTE: The keyboard and mouse turn on the keyboard and click the mouse after the batteries are inserted. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Set Up the Keyboard and Mouse Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If your computer was not purchased with a wireless keyboard and mouse: 1. Insert the batteries in the wireless keyboard and mouse. USB Keyboard and Mouse If your computer was purchased with a wireless keyboard and mouse, use the USB connections on the back panel of the computer. 10 Press any key on automatically after your computer starts up.
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... cable modem, or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 11 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. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ-11 connector...
... cable modem, or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 11 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. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ-11 connector...
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Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Attach the Cable Clip (Optional) Organize your computer cables by fixing the clip over the cables. 12
Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Attach the Cable Clip (Optional) Organize your computer cables by fixing the clip over the cables. 12
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... setting up an Internet connection. With a DSL connection, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Press the Power Buttons on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high... telephone service. Connect to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista.
... setting up an Internet connection. With a DSL connection, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Press the Power Buttons on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high... telephone service. Connect to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista.
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... to your original order you set up your computer based on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your wireless router. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of purchase. Follow the... on decisions made at dell.com. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. An optional USB modem must be installed in your Internet connection. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you are using WiFi 802.11 technology. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid • Satellite modem...
... to your original order you set up your computer based on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your wireless router. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of purchase. Follow the... on decisions made at dell.com. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. An optional USB modem must be installed in your Internet connection. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you are using WiFi 802.11 technology. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid • Satellite modem...
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... Help me choose or contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet...
... Help me choose or contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet...
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... board 5 or power supply. 16 the system board cannot start initialization. There may be an issue with the system board. • Solid amber - Using Your Studio Hybrid Your Studio Hybrid 140g has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance 1 and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. 2 Front View Features 3 1 Power button and...
... board 5 or power supply. 16 the system board cannot start initialization. There may be an issue with the system board. • Solid amber - Using Your Studio Hybrid Your Studio Hybrid 140g has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance 1 and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. 2 Front View Features 3 1 Power button and...
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... drive activity light is in a vertical or a horizontal orientation. Provides a fast and convenient way to hold the computer in the drive. M and type - Using Your Studio Hybrid 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on page 5. 6 Headphone connector - Lights up when the computer starts up and when a disc is flashing. 3 Disc drive eject control...
... drive activity light is in a vertical or a horizontal orientation. Provides a fast and convenient way to hold the computer in the drive. M and type - Using Your Studio Hybrid 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on page 5. 6 Headphone connector - Lights up when the computer starts up and when a disc is flashing. 3 Disc drive eject control...
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Connects 2 12 11 your computer to the AC adapter. 3 10 9 3 Network connector and light - 4 8 Connects your computer to use. 2 Power connector - Using Your Studio Hybrid Back View Features 1 Wireless sync button - Press the sync button on the back of network traffic may make this light appear to be established between ...
Connects 2 12 11 your computer to the AC adapter. 3 10 9 3 Network connector and light - 4 8 Connects your computer to use. 2 Power connector - Using Your Studio Hybrid Back View Features 1 Wireless sync button - Press the sync button on the back of network traffic may make this light appear to be established between ...
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... on support.dell.com or when contacting technical support. 10 Line-out or headphone connector - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer for a security cable used as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio Hybrid 4 HDMI...
... on support.dell.com or when contacting technical support. 10 Line-out or headphone connector - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer for a security cable used as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio Hybrid 4 HDMI...
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The drive will damage the drive. 12 cm NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Using Your Studio Hybrid Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and miniDVDs) or you will automatically pull the disc in the center of the disc slot, with the label facing outwards and gently push the disc into the slot. Place the disc in and begin reading its content. To eject a disc from the drive, gently touch the eject control. The control will flash to confirm a few seconds before ejecting the disc. 20
The drive will damage the drive. 12 cm NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Using Your Studio Hybrid Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and miniDVDs) or you will automatically pull the disc in the center of the disc slot, with the label facing outwards and gently push the disc into the slot. Place the disc in and begin reading its content. To eject a disc from the drive, gently touch the eject control. The control will flash to confirm a few seconds before ejecting the disc. 20