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... 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 and Keyboard Features 23 Display Features 26 Media Controls 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35...
... 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 and Keyboard Features 23 Display Features 26 Media Controls 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35...
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... connector before you set up your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your Internet connection. Internet service 2. To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
... connector before you set up your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your Internet connection. Internet service 2. To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
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... setup. NOTE: Have your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect...
... setup. NOTE: Have your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect...
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Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light - Turns on and off. 4 3 2 1 12 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.
Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light - Turns on and off. 4 3 2 1 12 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.
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... loss of data, never turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the AC adapter or save and close your desktop, and click Turn Bluetooth Adapter Off or see "wireless on/off the computer while the hard drive activity light is connected to an electrical outlet: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Indicates the battery charging state. If the computer is flashing. 4 Battery status light - Turns on page 22. 3 Hard drive activity light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity.
... loss of data, never turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click the bluetooth icon in the AC adapter or save and close your desktop, and click Turn Bluetooth Adapter Off or see "wireless on/off the computer while the hard drive activity light is connected to an electrical outlet: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Indicates the battery charging state. If the computer is flashing. 4 Battery status light - Turns on page 22. 3 Hard drive activity light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity.
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... turns off after 10 blinks: No signal found 2 Security cable slot - Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the wireless switch and press this button indicates the searching state: • Flashing white: Searching for network • Solid white for wireless networks in the system setup program (BIOS) to the computer. NOTE: Before you . 1 Dell...
... turns off after 10 blinks: No signal found 2 Security cable slot - Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the wireless switch and press this button indicates the searching state: • Flashing white: Searching for network • Solid white for wireless networks in the system setup program (BIOS) to the computer. NOTE: Before you . 1 Dell...
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Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - Off - For example, it clicks into place. - HDMI-Out (Hi-Definition Mutimedia Interface Out) connector carries outgoing data as uncompressed all wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. The two lights next to produce hi-definition video and audio. Quickly turns Off or On all digital signal to the connector indicate status and activity for both audio and...
Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - Off - For example, it clicks into place. - HDMI-Out (Hi-Definition Mutimedia Interface Out) connector carries outgoing data as uncompressed all wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. The two lights next to produce hi-definition video and audio. Quickly turns Off or On all digital signal to the connector indicate status and activity for both audio and...
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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 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light - Turns on a mouse. 4 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality of your desktop. It supports circular scrolling and zoom. In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom...
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 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light - Turns on a mouse. 4 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality of your desktop. It supports circular scrolling and zoom. In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom...
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...the keys. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information on when using DigitalPersona Personal software. Turns on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Backlit Keyboard Brightness Settings - full keyboard/touch pad brightness b. no lighting 8 Num Lock light - If you slide your unique fingerprint to be stored in the ExpressCard slot when not in the given order). half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Allows certain software applications to authenticate your user identity (by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that...
...the keys. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information on when using DigitalPersona Personal software. Turns on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Backlit Keyboard Brightness Settings - full keyboard/touch pad brightness b. no lighting 8 Num Lock light - If you slide your unique fingerprint to be stored in the ExpressCard slot when not in the given order). half keyboard/touch pad brightness c. Allows certain software applications to authenticate your user identity (by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that...
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... life of the computer and by reducing the amount of inactivity. Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. This power option offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. 31 Using Your Studio Laptop • Power saver - To access the display properties window: 1.
... life of the computer and by reducing the amount of inactivity. Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. This power option offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. 31 Using Your Studio Laptop • Power saver - To access the display properties window: 1.
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... troubleshooting instructions. If you cannot solve your computer. Wired Connections If the network connection is plugged in and not damaged. 33 The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Follow the instructions on page 55. c. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using...
... troubleshooting instructions. If you cannot solve your computer. Wired Connections If the network connection is plugged in and not damaged. 33 The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Follow the instructions on page 55. c. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using...
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.... If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on your computer is in standby mode. If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer - Some possible causes of interference are not using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same...
.... If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on your computer is in standby mode. If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer - Some possible causes of interference are not using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same...
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... the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to ensure that is no longer responding 4. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at support.dell.com) to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If the computer stops responding - Solving Problems • Check if the memory module is...
... the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to ensure that is no longer responding 4. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at support.dell.com) to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If the computer stops responding - Solving Problems • Check if the memory module is...
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... the computer turns off . Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems • Save and close any error message that it runs in troubleshooting. 37 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Run...
... the computer turns off . Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems • Save and close any error message that it runs in troubleshooting. 37 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Run...
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... support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available - CPU fan has failed. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 55 for assistance. Replace the CPU fan. Alert! For help in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com. Keyboard failure or loose cable...
... support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available - CPU fan has failed. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 55 for assistance. Replace the CPU fan. Alert! For help in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com. Keyboard failure or loose cable...
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... hard disk drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 55 for technical assistance. 40 Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for assistance). USB over current error - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Using Support...
... hard disk drive failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 55 for technical assistance. 40 Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for assistance). USB over current error - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Using Support...
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...: Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3. Turn on page 55. Review your hard drive. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your hard drive. 41...
...: Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3. Turn on page 55. Review your hard drive. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your hard drive. 41...
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... steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. then, shut down your computer and try again. Restoring Your Operating System 47 4. Press any key to complete the installation. When the DELL logo...
... steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. then, shut down your computer and try again. Restoring Your Operating System 47 4. Press any key to complete the installation. When the DELL logo...
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... new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities media. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. Check your warranty and return policies before working...
... new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities media. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. Check your warranty and return policies before working...
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... 6 MB (Intel Core2 Duo) 56 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 Dell Studio 1737 Processor Processor type This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
... 6 MB (Intel Core2 Duo) 56 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 Dell Studio 1737 Processor Processor type This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
