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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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... Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's...setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such ...
... Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's...setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such ...
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... to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Clear disk data prompt appears. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to select Striping. NOTE: The number of the array... use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys ...
... to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Clear disk data prompt appears. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to select Striping. NOTE: The number of the array... use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys ...
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... ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to define when and how profiles saved in ...as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to be saved to profiles to system configuration. ...
... ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to define when and how profiles saved in ...as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to be saved to profiles to system configuration. ...
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... that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. One battery is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay.
... that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. One battery is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay.
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... for wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on or off . The wireless...using the wireless switch or button. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for a few ...
... for wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on or off . The wireless...using the wireless switch or button. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for a few ...
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... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program"... C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 337). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact...
... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. G A T E A 2 0 F A I N T E R R U P T - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program"... C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 337). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact...
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.... Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to be bootable. To ensure that serves as an interface between the... (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. NOTE: To boot to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup
.... Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to boot and press . Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to be bootable. To ensure that serves as an interface between the... (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS settings may need to the selected device. NOTE: To boot to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup
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... the down arrow to your system. The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 ...Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes,...
... the down arrow to your system. The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 ...Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes,...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... for reporting hardware and software alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer. ambient light sensor - A program designed to a management console. ALS - BIOS - alternating current - advanced configuration and power interface - Also referred to control display brightness.
... for reporting hardware and software alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer. ambient light sensor - A program designed to a management console. ALS - BIOS - alternating current - advanced configuration and power interface - Also referred to control display brightness.
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... - A drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. programmed input/output - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels up and down. NVRAM is used for PC Cards. If the PCI Express chip set...
... - A drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. programmed input/output - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of pixels up and down. NVRAM is used for PC Cards. If the PCI Express chip set...
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... 10, and RAID 50. radio frequency interference - Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to as its contents after 349 BIOS, that perform basic tests on a physical CD or DVD. • It is generated at the lower end of connector for program instructions and data. PS...
... 10, and RAID 50. radio frequency interference - Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to as its contents after 349 BIOS, that perform basic tests on a physical CD or DVD. • It is generated at the lower end of connector for program instructions and data. PS...
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... entering the computer through the electrical outlet. S/PDIF - Prevent voltage spikes, such as those that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. super-video graphics array - The number of video memory installed in your computer. T TAPI - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and...
... entering the computer through the electrical outlet. S/PDIF - Prevent voltage spikes, such as those that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. super-video graphics array - The number of video memory installed in your computer. T TAPI - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the ... accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. 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 the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features,...
NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the ... accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. 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 the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features,...
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...performs the associated multimedia action. To access the Function Key Behavior: 1. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Function Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia ...Key First or Function Key First. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are : Multimedia Key First - To use the multimedia controls, press the required key.
...performs the associated multimedia action. To access the Function Key Behavior: 1. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Function Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia ...Key First or Function Key First. For function key, press + the required function key. Using Your Studio Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are : Multimedia Key First - To use the multimedia controls, press the required key.
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... page 72. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 50 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight... Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer.
... page 72. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 50 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight... Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer.
Service Manual
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... document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Power Button Panel... Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Optical Drive Processor Fan USB/Audio Board Speakers System Board Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Display Camera Module Flashing the BIOS...
... document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card(s) Power Button Panel... Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Optical Drive Processor Fan USB/Audio Board Speakers System Board Coin-Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Display Camera Module Flashing the BIOS...
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... Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l small Phillips screwdriver l small flat-blade screwdriver l plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your own personal safety. CAUTION:.... Ensure that the following steps before you turn off your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing ...
... Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l small Phillips screwdriver l small flat-blade screwdriver l plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your own personal safety. CAUTION:.... Ensure that the following steps before you turn off your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing ...