Setup Guide
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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
Setup Guide
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This computer should only use batteries from Dell. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it over. 2. Slide the battery out. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop To remove the battery: 1. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or...
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it over. 2. Slide the battery out. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop To remove the battery: 1. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or...
Setup Guide
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... compliant with the USB specification. Illuminates when the computer is running on and battery is low • Flashing amber - computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber - battery is charged • Blinking white - battery is in standby state. Using Your Studio XPS™ 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with certain external devices when the computer is...
... compliant with the USB specification. Illuminates when the computer is running on and battery is low • Flashing amber - computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber - battery is charged • Blinking white - battery is in standby state. Using Your Studio XPS™ 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with certain external devices when the computer is...
Setup Guide
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battery is in sleep state On AC adapter: • Solid white - computer in in standby state 2 Security cable slot - computer is low • Flashing amber - Using Your Studio XPS™ 3 VGA connector - Connects to the computer. Connects your computer to a TV ...for HDMI. 1 Power light - computer is powered on. Digital interface standard connector that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 21 Illuminates when the computer is running on and battery...
battery is in sleep state On AC adapter: • Solid white - computer in in standby state 2 Security cable slot - computer is low • Flashing amber - Using Your Studio XPS™ 3 VGA connector - Connects to the computer. Connects your computer to a TV ...for HDMI. 1 Power light - computer is powered on. Digital interface standard connector that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 21 Illuminates when the computer is running on and battery...
Setup Guide
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... back up Files wizard. 28 Click Back up files or Back up files: 1. Click Continue on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the battery life and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center... the instructions in the Back up files and folders on your computer by reducing system performance to your activity and by your computer. Using Your Studio XPS™ • Power saver -
... back up Files wizard. 28 Click Back up files or Back up files: 1. Click Continue on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the battery life and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center... the instructions in the Back up files and folders on your computer by reducing system performance to your activity and by your computer. Using Your Studio XPS™ • Power saver -
Setup Guide
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... The link integrity light does not provide status for wired cable connection. If the light is off or is low • Flashing amber - The power/battery lights on . A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Power Problems If the power light is not on... is either turned off - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - computer in in sleep state 30 battery is not receiving power. • Remove the AC adapter and try turning on the computer with the AC adapter. • Check both ends of the...
... The link integrity light does not provide status for wired cable connection. If the light is off or is low • Flashing amber - The power/battery lights on . A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Power Problems If the power light is not on... is either turned off - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - computer in in sleep state 30 battery is not receiving power. • Remove the AC adapter and try turning on the computer with the AC adapter. • Check both ends of the...
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...your computer. On AC adapter: • Solid white - computer is powered on and battery is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual ...on . 31 Select the program that your computer on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to perform an operating system shutdown. computer is in a standby state Memory Problems If you experience memory problems - ...
...your computer. On AC adapter: • Solid white - computer is powered on and battery is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual ...on . 31 Select the program that your computer on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to perform an operating system shutdown. computer is in a standby state Memory Problems If you experience memory problems - ...
Setup Guide
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...computer failed to resolve the issue. Possible system board failure or real-time clock (RTC) battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot ...that was running when the message appeared. NOTE: If the message you could see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the documentation for assistance. Replace the battery. CPU fan failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard‑disk drive failure...
...computer failed to resolve the issue. Possible system board failure or real-time clock (RTC) battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot ...that was running when the message appeared. NOTE: If the message you could see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the documentation for assistance. Replace the battery. CPU fan failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard‑disk drive failure...
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... X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 61.9 mm (2.43 in) sensor-active area 39.04 mm (1.53 in) rectangle Basic Specifications Battery Type 6-cell/9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 50.39 mm (1.98 inches) (6/9 cell) 26.3 mm (0.8 in) (6 cell) 41.9 mm (1.6 in) (9 cell...
... X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 61.9 mm (2.43 in) sensor-active area 39.04 mm (1.53 in) rectangle Basic Specifications Battery Type 6-cell/9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 50.39 mm (1.98 inches) (6/9 cell) 26.3 mm (0.8 in) (6 cell) 41.9 mm (1.6 in) (9 cell...
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Basic Specifications Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information) Life span 300 discharge/charge (approximate) cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to... 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-...
Basic Specifications Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information) Life span 300 discharge/charge (approximate) cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to... 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-...
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AC Adapter Width Depth Weight (without cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (without cables) 64 mm (2.51 in) 127.0 mm (5.0 in) 0.29 kg (0.64 lb) 16 mm (0.62 in) 70 mm (2.75 in) 147 mm (5.7 in) 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) Basic Specifications AC Adapter Temperature ranges: Operating Storage 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Height Width 22.5 mm to 37.2 mm (0.88 in to 1.46 in) 319.3 mm (12.57 in) Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 236.15 mm (9.29 in) 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) 57
AC Adapter Width Depth Weight (without cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (without cables) 64 mm (2.51 in) 127.0 mm (5.0 in) 0.29 kg (0.64 lb) 16 mm (0.62 in) 70 mm (2.75 in) 147 mm (5.7 in) 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) Basic Specifications AC Adapter Temperature ranges: Operating Storage 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Height Width 22.5 mm to 37.2 mm (0.88 in to 1.46 in) 319.3 mm (12.57 in) Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 236.15 mm (9.29 in) 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) 57
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . 11 3 Base Cover 13 Removing the Base Cover 13 Replacing the Base Cover 14 4 Power-Light Board 15 Prerequisites 15 Removing the Power-Light Board 15 Replacing the Power-Light Board 16 Postrequisites 16 5 Battery 17 Prerequisites 17 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . 11 3 Base Cover 13 Removing the Base Cover 13 Replacing the Base Cover 14 4 Power-Light Board 15 Prerequisites 15 Removing the Power-Light Board 15 Replacing the Power-Light Board 16 Postrequisites 16 5 Battery 17 Prerequisites 17 Contents 3
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Removing the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 18 Postrequisites 18 6 Speakers 19 Prerequisites 19 Removing the Speakers 19 Replacing the Speakers 22 Postrequisites 22 7 Wireless Mini-Card 23 Prerequisites 23 Removing the Mini-Card 24 Replacing the Mini-Card 25 Postrequisites 26 8 Solid-State Drive 27 Prerequisites 27 Removing the Solid-State Drive 27 Replacing the Solid-State Drive 28 Postrequisites 28 4 Contents
Removing the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 18 Postrequisites 18 6 Speakers 19 Prerequisites 19 Removing the Speakers 19 Replacing the Speakers 22 Postrequisites 22 7 Wireless Mini-Card 23 Prerequisites 23 Removing the Mini-Card 24 Replacing the Mini-Card 25 Postrequisites 26 8 Solid-State Drive 27 Prerequisites 27 Removing the Solid-State Drive 27 Replacing the Solid-State Drive 28 Postrequisites 28 4 Contents
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Postrequisites 41 13 System Board 43 Prerequisites 43 Removing the System Board 44 Replacing the System Board 46 Postrequisites 47 Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 47 14 Coin-Cell Battery 49 Prerequisites 49 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 Postrequisites 51 15 Display Assembly 53 Prerequisites 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Postrequisites 57 6 Contents
Postrequisites 41 13 System Board 43 Prerequisites 43 Removing the System Board 44 Replacing the System Board 46 Postrequisites 47 Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 47 14 Coin-Cell Battery 49 Prerequisites 49 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 Postrequisites 51 15 Display Assembly 53 Prerequisites 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Postrequisites 57 6 Contents
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See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 5 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in...
See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 5 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in...
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Postrequisites 1 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 11. 18 Battery Replacing the Battery 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system-board.
Postrequisites 1 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 11. 18 Battery Replacing the Battery 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system-board.
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... 3 2 I/O board connector Speakers 19 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 6 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
... 3 2 I/O board connector Speakers 19 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 6 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the right-speaker cable to the I /O cable to the system-board connector. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. Replacing the Speakers Left Speaker 1 Align the screw holes on the left speaker with the screw holes... guide on the left speaker. 4 Connect the left-speaker cable to the I/O board connector. 5 Connect the I /O board connector and system-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery.
... secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the right-speaker cable to the I /O cable to the system-board connector. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. Replacing the Speakers Left Speaker 1 Align the screw holes on the left speaker with the screw holes... guide on the left speaker. 4 Connect the left-speaker cable to the I/O board connector. 5 Connect the I /O board connector and system-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery.
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...Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 19. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for mini-cards from sources other than Dell. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. 7 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your ...computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, the card is not in the computer, store it in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13...
...Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 19. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for mini-cards from sources other than Dell. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. 7 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your ...computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, the card is not in the computer, store it in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13...
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See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 26 Wireless Mini-Card See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 22. 1 Replace the battery. Postrequisites 1 Replace the right speaker. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 16. 3 Replace the base cover.
See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 26 Wireless Mini-Card See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 22. 1 Replace the battery. Postrequisites 1 Replace the right speaker. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 16. 3 Replace the base cover.