Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin-Cell Battery Center Control Cover Keyboard ...NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data if instructions are not followed. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. is ...
... A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of these materials in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin-Cell Battery Center Control Cover Keyboard ...NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data if instructions are not followed. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. is ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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...components in Before Working Inside Your Computer. When connecting a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This document ... off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. In Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow , and then...
...components in Before Working Inside Your Computer. When connecting a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This document ... off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. In Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow , and then...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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...Drive CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to the computer. 1. Turn on the computer. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. CAUTION: Do not interrupt this Agreement. When the flash update is provided with the new... , select Save/Exit, and press to prevent loss of power. If you must enter the system setup program to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is complete, the ...
...Drive CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to the computer. 1. Turn on the computer. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. CAUTION: Do not interrupt this Agreement. When the flash update is provided with the new... , select Save/Exit, and press to prevent loss of power. If you must enter the system setup program to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is complete, the ...
Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual
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... and trade names other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to Contents Page Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE...
... and trade names other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to Contents Page Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE...
Setup Guide
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... products. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of these materials...applicable. February 2010 P/N 641RM Rev. A00 All rights reserved. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks and Core is subject to change without the written...
... products. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of these materials...applicable. February 2010 P/N 641RM Rev. A00 All rights reserved. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks and Core is subject to change without the written...
Setup Guide
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... (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (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...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 ...
... (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (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...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 ...
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... procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. To set up an Internet connection.... These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer ...
... procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. To set up an Internet connection.... These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer ...
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... or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating ...System disc). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a...
... or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating ...System disc). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a...
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... → Control Panel. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 17 Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. To setup your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14)....any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. 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 the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "...
... → Control Panel. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 17 Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. To setup your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14)....any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. 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 the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "...
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...wizard can help you get one. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you do not know which type ...of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Save and close any open files...
...wizard can help you get one. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you do not know which type ...of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Save and close any open files...
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. 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. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 19 The Connect to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. 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. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 19 The Connect to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
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Pinch - To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to zoom in or zoom out by double-clicking the Dell Touch pad icon in the zoom zone (extreme left of the active window. Allows you to enlarge the view of the touch pad). To zoom in: Move a finger up in the notification area of... in or out. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of your desktop. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: The touch pad gestures can be enabled or disabled by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on...
Pinch - To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to zoom in or zoom out by double-clicking the Dell Touch pad icon in the zoom zone (extreme left of the active window. Allows you to enlarge the view of the touch pad). To zoom in: Move a finger up in the notification area of... in or out. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of your desktop. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: The touch pad gestures can be enabled or disabled by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on...
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...To scroll right and left: Move a finger right or left in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or down , or right and left. Using Your Studio Laptop Circular scroll - Allows you to scroll up and down : Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touch pad), in the... horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad) to scroll up or down on the active window. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down . Allows you to scroll through content. To scroll up or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll right or...
...To scroll right and left: Move a finger right or left in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or down , or right and left. Using Your Studio Laptop Circular scroll - Allows you to scroll up and down : Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touch pad), in the... horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad) to scroll up or down on the active window. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down . Allows you to scroll through content. To scroll up or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll right or...
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...required multimedia key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Press any multimedia key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System... Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For function key, press + the required function key. In the Function ...
...required multimedia key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Press any multimedia key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System... Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For function key, press + the required function key. In the Function ...
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...typed or handwritten reminders. Play select Windows games using touch. • Music - Touch a link you access the Dell Touch Zone. 36 • Drum Zone - Dell Touch Zone To launch the Dell Touch Zone software click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Touch Zone. Use the Help feature ... Help - Play music, create playlists, and browse through your computer or play synthesized percussion instruments. • You Paint - Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on how to use the touch screen. You can access the following features ...
...typed or handwritten reminders. Play select Windows games using touch. • Music - Touch a link you access the Dell Touch Zone. 36 • Drum Zone - Dell Touch Zone To launch the Dell Touch Zone software click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Touch Zone. Use the Help feature ... Help - Play music, create playlists, and browse through your computer or play synthesized percussion instruments. • You Paint - Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on how to use the touch screen. You can access the following features ...
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... apart or bringing them closer together on the touch screen to zoom out on the active window. Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of these gestures may not work outside the Dell Touch Zone. Press and hold a finger on the screen. Allows you to zoom in : Allows ...you to zoom in on the active window. 37 To zoom in or zoom out by simulating a right-click. Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Screen Gestures NOTE: Some of...
... apart or bringing them closer together on the touch screen to zoom out on the active window. Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of these gestures may not work outside the Dell Touch Zone. Press and hold a finger on the screen. Allows you to zoom in : Allows ...you to zoom in on the active window. 37 To zoom in or zoom out by simulating a right-click. Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Screen Gestures NOTE: Some of...
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Using Your Studio Laptop Scroll Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows you to scroll through content. Move two fingers in the desired direction to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Allows you to scroll left or right to activate horizontal scrolling. Scroll Vertical - Move a finger to activate vertical scrolling. 38 Move a finger up or down to the left or right on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Pan -
Using Your Studio Laptop Scroll Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows you to scroll through content. Move two fingers in the desired direction to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Allows you to scroll left or right to activate horizontal scrolling. Scroll Vertical - Move a finger to activate vertical scrolling. 38 Move a finger up or down to the left or right on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Pan -
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... using two fingers. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a playlist. Rotate Allows you to flip through content in the active window, like pages in a circular motion. 39 Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in an arced direction to flip content...
... using two fingers. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a playlist. Rotate Allows you to flip through content in the active window, like pages in a circular motion. 39 Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in an arced direction to flip content...
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...more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer. You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Studio Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start →... Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Check your purchase order for a Windows account or secure web site. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by using the unique appearance of your face to the Internet, you would normally ...
...more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer. You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Studio Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start →... Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Check your purchase order for a Windows account or secure web site. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by using the unique appearance of your face to the Internet, you would normally ...
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... field. 3. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Choose the desired option to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. The Add/Edit Category window appears. 2. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ ...Category. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Click Save. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing...
... field. 3. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Choose the desired option to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. The Add/Edit Category window appears. 2. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ ...Category. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Click Save. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing...