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Contents Setting 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... 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40...
Contents Setting 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... 30 Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems 34 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40...
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...it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on all ...the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in permanent damage to place your Studio computer may result in ) on the fan when the computer gets hot. You should never put your Studio 1737 laptop and connecting peripherals. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a ...
...it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on all ...the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in permanent damage to place your Studio computer may result in ) on the fan when the computer gets hot. You should never put your Studio 1737 laptop and connecting peripherals. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a ...
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... strips vary among countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you disconnect...
... strips vary among countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you disconnect...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7 Connecting the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7 Connecting the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
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...® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on...
...® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 9 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on...
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...contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for more information about how to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. wireless router 4. portable computer with wireless network card See the documentation for your wireless network. 10 Setting Up... modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your Internet connection. Setting Up a Wireless Connection 4 3 2 1 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service...
...contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for more information about how to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. wireless router 4. portable computer with wireless network card See the documentation for your wireless network. 10 Setting Up... modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your Internet connection. Setting Up a Wireless Connection 4 3 2 1 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service...
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... screen to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. 4. Setting Up Your Internet Connection NOTE: If you...
... screen to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. 4. Setting Up Your Internet Connection NOTE: If you...
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Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light - See "wireless on/off switch" on page 22 to quickly turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on and off. 4 3 2 1 12 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 - See "wireless on/off switch" on page 22 to quickly turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on and off. 4 3 2 1 12 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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... area of data, never turn off . • Solid orange - NOTE: To avoid loss of your open documents and applications until you can. 13 Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) -
... area of data, never turn off . • Solid orange - NOTE: To avoid loss of your open documents and applications until you can. 13 Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) -
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For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - The AC adapter converts AC power to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use ... connector - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer to the DC power required by the computer. Ensure that the side with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Connects to headphones, powered speakers, or sound systems. The audio signal is facing upward when inserting discs. Supports only standardsize and shape (12...
For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - The AC adapter converts AC power to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use ... connector - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer to the DC power required by the computer. Ensure that the side with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Connects to headphones, powered speakers, or sound systems. The audio signal is facing upward when inserting discs. Supports only standardsize and shape (12...
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Turns the power on or off completely (may take several seconds). the computer is in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light - The light in sleep state • Solid white - the computer is switched off or in poweron state • Off - the computer is in hibernate state 16
Turns the power on or off completely (may take several seconds). the computer is in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light - The light in sleep state • Solid white - the computer is switched off or in poweron state • Off - the computer is in hibernate state 16
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... control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: Before you . Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to scan for 10 seconds then turns off: Network found • Flashing white turns off after 10 blinks: No signal found 2 Security cable slot - 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button Turn on your vicinity...
... control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: Before you . Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to scan for 10 seconds then turns off: Network found • Flashing white turns off after 10 blinks: No signal found 2 Security cable slot - 1 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator button Turn on your vicinity...
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... to a network or broadband device. The wireless switch may be read. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - On NOTE: This switch can be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 VGA connector - If you . The two lights next to a TV for wired network connections. 20 ...the front of the computer until it connects to the connector indicate status and activity for both audio and video signals. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - Connect to produce hi-definition video and audio. Quickly turns Off or On all digital signal to ...
... to a network or broadband device. The wireless switch may be read. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - On NOTE: This switch can be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 4 VGA connector - If you . The two lights next to a TV for wired network connections. 20 ...the front of the computer until it connects to the connector indicate status and activity for both audio and video signals. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - Connect to produce hi-definition video and audio. Quickly turns Off or On all digital signal to ...
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Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. Also, supports USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. 21 Using Your Studio Laptop 11 10 9 8 8 eSATA/USB combo connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices that support IEEE 1394, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 IEEE 1394 connector -
Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices, such as external hard disk drives or optical drives. Also, supports USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. 21 Using Your Studio Laptop 11 10 9 8 8 eSATA/USB combo connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices that support IEEE 1394, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 IEEE 1394 connector -
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Using Your Studio Laptop 10 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital media memory ...
Using Your Studio Laptop 10 SD/MMC - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital media memory ...
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It supports circular scrolling and 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 If you do not ...Lock key. 2 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of your desktop. 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 - In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom, choose ...
It supports circular scrolling and 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 If you do not ...Lock key. 2 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of your desktop. 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 - In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom, choose ...
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... ExpressCard slot when not in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on it uses your unique fingerprint to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be personalized by automating the entry of user names and passwords) using the Num ... optional backlit keyboard, the right-arrow key will have the backlit keyboard icon on the keys. full keyboard/touch pad brightness b. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Helps to toggle between the three lighting states (in the given order). When you computer secure. Turns...
... ExpressCard slot when not in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on it uses your unique fingerprint to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be personalized by automating the entry of user names and passwords) using the Num ... optional backlit keyboard, the right-arrow key will have the backlit keyboard icon on the keys. full keyboard/touch pad brightness b. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Helps to toggle between the three lighting states (in the given order). When you computer secure. Turns...
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...the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer. This advanced facial recognition software learns your Dell™ computer secure. Your display can vary based on selections you to keep your face and minimizes the need for... Programs→ FastAccess. 5 Right digital array microphone (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display -
...the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer. This advanced facial recognition software learns your Dell™ computer secure. Your display can vary based on selections you to keep your face and minimizes the need for... Programs→ FastAccess. 5 Right digital array microphone (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display -
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The control's symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection and then fade away. Launch Dell MediaDirect/PowerDVD Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Eject the disc 27 Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release.
The control's symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection and then fade away. Launch Dell MediaDirect/PowerDVD Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Eject the disc 27 Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release.
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... adapter). Turn the computer over. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 3 4 1 Battery 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 SIM...
... adapter). Turn the computer over. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 3 4 1 Battery 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 SIM...