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... or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Bluetooth is subject to...written permission of the Bluray Disc Association; Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Intel Corporation in ...
... or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Bluetooth is subject to...written permission of the Bluray Disc Association; Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Intel Corporation in ...
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... 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... 29 Software Features 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...
... 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... 29 Software Features 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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Using the Wireless Switch To use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is preconfigured with Windows Vista. Off - On Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process, doing so may take you through ...the computer until it clicks into place. - The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to complete. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may ...
Using the Wireless Switch To use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is preconfigured with Windows Vista. Off - On Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process, doing so may take you through ...the computer until it clicks into place. - The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to complete. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may ...
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... to your ISP to complete the setup. Select either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use your connection to the Internet window appears. 4. Choose Dial-up if you will use an optional USB dial-up your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup.... 11 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1. To set up modem or ISDN. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs...
... to your ISP to complete the setup. Select either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use your connection to the Internet window appears. 4. Choose Dial-up if you will use an optional USB dial-up your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup.... 11 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1. To set up modem or ISDN. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs...
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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 In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. 3 Touch... pad - It supports circular scrolling and zoom. Turns on a mouse. 4 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality of your desktop. Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light -
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 In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. 3 Touch... pad - It supports circular scrolling and zoom. Turns on a mouse. 4 Analog Microphone - Provides the functionality of your desktop. Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light -
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To access the display properties window: 1. This power option offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can use the ... your activity and by maximizing system performance. 31 Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with the Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended - This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Using Your Studio Laptop • Power saver - Right-click an open the...
To access the display properties window: 1. This power option offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can use the ... your activity and by maximizing system performance. 31 Microsoft® Windows Vista® shipped with the Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended - This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Using Your Studio Laptop • Power saver - Right-click an open the...
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...: --Ensure that your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is displayed to help in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you have other software problems - • Back up your...your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to run the software. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. See the software documentation...
...: --Ensure that your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is displayed to help in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you have other software problems - • Back up your...your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to run the software. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. See the software documentation...
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...PC CheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on your computer's model number along with its service tag and express service...icon in the following examples, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support ...
...PC CheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on your computer's model number along with its service tag and express service...icon in the following examples, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support ...
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...again. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and... the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the ...
...again. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and... the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the ...
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...device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer. 7. NOTE: The... multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered...list. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified...
...device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer. 7. NOTE: The... multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered...list. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified...
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... If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 43 System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. Any...your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer are completely reversible. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore ...
... If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 43 System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. Any...your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer are completely reversible. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore ...
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... In the event that System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...administrator to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you may appear. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to continue the desired action....
... In the event that System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...administrator to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you may appear. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to continue the desired action....
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... Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access...
... Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access...
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... that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Save and close any open programs. 2. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take one to two hours to load any open files and exit any required drivers... System Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data ...
... that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Save and close any open programs. 2. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take one to two hours to load any open files and exit any required drivers... System Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data ...
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... the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Restart the computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System 47 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. NOTE: If you wait... complete the installation. 4. then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Restart the computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System 47 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. NOTE: If you wait... complete the installation. 4. then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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Index N network connection fixing 33 network speed testing 33 O order status 50 P power problems, solving 34 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 33 products information and purchasing 51 R reinstalling Windows 43 resources, finding more 54 70 restoring factory image 44 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 51 software features 30 software problems 36 solving problems 33 specifications 56 support email addresses 50 support sites worldwide 49 System Messages 38 system reinstall options 43 System Restore 43 T technical support 49
Index N network connection fixing 33 network speed testing 33 O order status 50 P power problems, solving 34 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 33 products information and purchasing 51 R reinstalling Windows 43 resources, finding more 54 70 restoring factory image 44 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 51 software features 30 software problems 36 solving problems 33 specifications 56 support email addresses 50 support sites worldwide 49 System Messages 38 system reinstall options 43 System Restore 43 T technical support 49
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V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 51 Windows, reinstalling 43 Windows Vista® 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 37 reinstalling 46 setup 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 33 wireless switch 9, 33 Index 71
V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 51 Windows, reinstalling 43 Windows Vista® 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 37 reinstalling 46 setup 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 33 wireless switch 9, 33 Index 71
