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...you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. A02 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and DellConnect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates...Blu-ray Disc Association; Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in...
...you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. A02 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and DellConnect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates...Blu-ray Disc Association; Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in...
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... Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC adapter 6 Check the Wireless Control 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Press the Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS 14 Device Status... 26 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 29 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 33 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 34 3
... Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC adapter 6 Check the Wireless Control 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Press the Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS 14 Device Status... 26 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 29 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 33 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 34 3
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...accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up your computer unusable. To connect to complete. If you are using a dial-up Windows Vista for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: If...render your Internet connection. Connecting to the telephone wall connector before you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your computer is not a part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for the ...
...accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up your computer unusable. To connect to complete. If you are using a dial-up Windows Vista for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: If...render your Internet connection. Connecting to the telephone wall connector before you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your computer is not a part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for the ...
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... open programs. 2. If you do not have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 11 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection See the documentation for your router for more information about...
... open programs. 2. If you do not have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 11 Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection See the documentation for your router for more information about...
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...games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your computer. This power option offers full performance when you can download or copy pictures and video files from...open area of inactivity. 27 Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your operating system to configure the power settings on . Using Your Studio XPS™ After connecting to the Internet, you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Entertainment and Multimedia You can...
...games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your computer. This power option offers full performance when you can download or copy pictures and video files from...open area of inactivity. 27 Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your operating system to configure the power settings on . Using Your Studio XPS™ After connecting to the Internet, you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Entertainment and Multimedia You can...
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... computer cover. To turn on wireless again, with the computer turned on, gently touch the wireless control on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Try another network cable, if available. 29 See the Service Manual on the center control ... can manage the Wireless LAN using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 47. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless radios. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and...
... computer cover. To turn on wireless again, with the computer turned on, gently touch the wireless control on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Try another network cable, if available. 29 See the Service Manual on the center control ... can manage the Wireless LAN using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 47. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless radios. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and...
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... home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (Technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information that you need.
... home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (Technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information that you need.
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Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer ... disc with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes ...
Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer ... disc with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes ...
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...the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your administrator to the Windows Classic view. If you set your operating system problem. 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 programs or drivers that System Restore did not resolve your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. Click Start . 2. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Starting System ...
...the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your administrator to the Windows Classic view. If you set your operating system problem. 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 programs or drivers that System Restore did not resolve your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. Click Start . 2. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Starting System ...
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..., you purchased the computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel....and so on the computer. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 3. System Restore Options NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to select Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. If possible, back up...
..., you purchased the computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel....and so on the computer. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 3. System Restore Options NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to select Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. If possible, back up...
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...problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your computer. 40 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first ...drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may take five or more minutes to reboot the computer. Depending on ...
...problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your computer. 40 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first ...drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may take five or more minutes to reboot the computer. Depending on ...
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...reinstallation process can take one time only. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup ...and other software. 1. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. 41 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. then, shut down your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears...
...reinstallation process can take one time only. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup ...and other software. 1. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. 41 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. then, shut down your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears...
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N network connection fixing 29 O order status 44 P power adapter size and weight 56, 57 power problems, solving 30 power strips, using 6 processor 50 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 45 software features 26 specifications 50 support email addresses 44 support sites worldwide 43 system messages 34 system restore 37 T technical support 43 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 61
N network connection fixing 29 O order status 44 P power adapter size and weight 56, 57 power problems, solving 30 power strips, using 6 processor 50 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 45 software features 26 specifications 50 support email addresses 44 support sites worldwide 43 system messages 34 system restore 37 T technical support 43 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 61
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Index W warranty returns 45 Windows, reinstalling 37 Windows Vista® 10 reinstalling 41 setup 10 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 29 62
Index W warranty returns 45 Windows, reinstalling 37 Windows Vista® 10 reinstalling 41 setup 10 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 29 62
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... document to refer to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. Microsoft®, Windows® and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is a registered trademark...
... document to refer to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. Microsoft®, Windows® and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is a registered trademark...
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Before You Begin 9 Microsoft Windows shuts down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before ...
Before You Begin 9 Microsoft Windows shuts down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before ...
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.... Then, turn off your computer and try again. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is lost. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for future reference. Information on the screen is recommended that the keyboard.... System Setup Utility 67 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it is divided into three areas: the setup ...
.... Then, turn off your computer and try again. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is lost. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for future reference. Information on the screen is recommended that the keyboard.... System Setup Utility 67 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it is divided into three areas: the setup ...
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...and down -arrow keys to highlight an option. As an option is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of the system setup window. Main System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm:dd:yy) BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed... and security features. Displays the processor identification code. 68 System Setup Utility This field appears on the right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in this field you can view information about that selection active and return to your computer and ...
...and down -arrow keys to highlight an option. As an option is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of the system setup window. Main System Time (hh:mm:ss) System Date (mm:dd:yy) BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed... and security features. Displays the processor identification code. 68 System Setup Utility This field appears on the right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in this field you can view information about that selection active and return to your computer and ...
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The computer attempts to access the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on page 67. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option ... are booting to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot. 1 If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. To ensure that your computer. 3 When F12 Boot Options options appears in the drive, or if the disc is bootable, check the device documentation...
The computer attempts to access the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on page 67. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option ... are booting to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot. 1 If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. To ensure that your computer. 3 When F12 Boot Options options appears in the drive, or if the disc is bootable, check the device documentation...
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... computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Please select your computer. Flashing the BIOS 73 b Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 9 Follow the instructions on... Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of your download method below window; The File Download window appears. 7 Click Save to save the file on your computer and wait till the...
... computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Please select your computer. Flashing the BIOS 73 b Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 9 Follow the instructions on... Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of your download method below window; The File Download window appears. 7 Click Save to save the file on your computer and wait till the...