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... the Network Cable (Optional 6 Turning on Your Studio XPS 6 Using the Wireless Button 7 Windows Vista® Setup 7 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 8 Setting up the TV Tuner (Optional) (Availability Varies by Regions 10 Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections 11 Using Your Studio XPS 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 21 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Software Features 25 Solving Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Dell Support...
... the Network Cable (Optional 6 Turning on Your Studio XPS 6 Using the Wireless Button 7 Windows Vista® Setup 7 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 8 Setting up the TV Tuner (Optional) (Availability Varies by Regions 10 Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections 11 Using Your Studio XPS 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 21 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Software Features 25 Solving Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Dell Support...
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..., setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection. To set up to 15 minutes to quickly turn on wireless, with Windows Vista. The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the center control cover and then release. Pressing it again returns your Studio XPS unusable. 7 Windows Vista® Setup Your Studio XPS is preconfigured with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on an airplane flight. Using the Wireless Button To turn...
..., setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection. To set up to 15 minutes to quickly turn on wireless, with Windows Vista. The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the center control cover and then release. Pressing it again returns your Studio XPS unusable. 7 Windows Vista® Setup Your Studio XPS is preconfigured with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on an airplane flight. Using the Wireless Button To turn...
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... Internet connection. NOTE: If an external USB modem is not a part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for more information about how to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Internet service 2. wireless router 4. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting to set up and use your wireless network. If you can purchase one from the Dell...
... Internet connection. NOTE: If an external USB modem is not a part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for more information about how to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country. Internet service 2. wireless router 4. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting to set up and use your wireless network. If you can purchase one from the Dell...
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... Studio XPS Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want to the Internet wizard can use your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Click Start → Control Panel...
... Studio XPS Laptop Before you can help you get one. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want to the Internet wizard can use your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Click Start → Control Panel...
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...; Settings → TV → Set up TV → Confirm Your Region and follow the instructions given 10 Choose Broadband if you do not know which type of connection to connect: a. b. Double-click on the Media Center icon on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or wireless technology connection. Setting up the TV Tuner (Optional) (Availability Varies by your ISP. 5. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop...
...; Settings → TV → Set up TV → Confirm Your Region and follow the instructions given 10 Choose Broadband if you do not know which type of connection to connect: a. b. Double-click on the Media Center icon on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or wireless technology connection. Setting up the TV Tuner (Optional) (Availability Varies by your ISP. 5. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop...
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... touch the wireless symbol on the center control cover and then release. Using Your Studio XPS Your Studio XPS has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Turns on when Bluetooth wireless is enabled. Turns on when the Studio XPS reads or writes data. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. To turn off the Studio XPS while the hard drive activity light is an optional feature. Device...
... touch the wireless symbol on the center control cover and then release. Using Your Studio XPS Your Studio XPS has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Turns on when Bluetooth wireless is enabled. Turns on when the Studio XPS reads or writes data. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. To turn off the Studio XPS while the hard drive activity light is an optional feature. Device...
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... cases, turn the computer on . Using Your Studio XPS 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - battery is critically low • Blinking white - Connects to the AC adapter which powers the Studio XPS and charges the battery. 7 Power light - NOTE: If the Studio XPS is turned to continue charging the device. 16 NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB devices when the computer is charging, unplug the USB device and...
... cases, turn the computer on . Using Your Studio XPS 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - battery is critically low • Blinking white - Connects to the AC adapter which powers the Studio XPS and charges the battery. 7 Power light - NOTE: If the Studio XPS is turned to continue charging the device. 16 NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB devices when the computer is charging, unplug the USB device and...
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... supported models) - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connect one or two pairs of headphones, or send audio to view programs using a cabled network signal, this connects your Studio XPS to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 Audio In/Microphone connector - The audio signal is the same for both connectors. 19 Connects to an external antenna, through a MCX connector, to a powered speaker or sound system. Connects to a monitor or...
... supported models) - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connect one or two pairs of headphones, or send audio to view programs using a cabled network signal, this connects your Studio XPS to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 9 Audio In/Microphone connector - The audio signal is the same for both connectors. 19 Connects to an external antenna, through a MCX connector, to a powered speaker or sound system. Connects to a monitor or...
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... Guide. Allows certain software applications to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot when not in place. 3. no lighting c. This Studio XPS should only use batteries from Dell. Backlit Keyboard/ Touch Pad Brightness Settings - Slide the battery out. 23 The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). 3 Backlit Keyboard - Shut down the Studio XPS, and remove external cables...
... Guide. Allows certain software applications to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by the Dell Travel Remote (an optional device that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot when not in place. 3. no lighting c. This Studio XPS should only use batteries from Dell. Backlit Keyboard/ Touch Pad Brightness Settings - Slide the battery out. 23 The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). 3 Backlit Keyboard - Shut down the Studio XPS, and remove external cables...
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...; Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - Using Your Studio XPS Entertainment and Multimedia You can use the power options in your Studio XPS. To access the display properties window: 1. Optional software applications enable you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Click Personalize, to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. This power option saves power on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. This power option...
...; Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - Using Your Studio XPS Entertainment and Multimedia You can use the power options in your Studio XPS. To access the display properties window: 1. Optional software applications enable you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Click Personalize, to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. This power option saves power on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. This power option...
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... wireless button may be blocking or interrupting your taskbar. Try moving the computer closer to manage Wireless LAN. - Try another network cable, if available. The cable is lost - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on page 49. If you can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed...
... wireless button may be blocking or interrupting your taskbar. Try moving the computer closer to manage Wireless LAN. - Try another network cable, if available. The cable is lost - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on page 49. If you can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed...
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... computer turns off and then turn it back on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to ensure that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to resume normal operation. Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is successfully communicating with your Studio XPS. An...
... computer turns off and then turn it back on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to ensure that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to resume normal operation. Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is successfully communicating with your Studio XPS. An...
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... Guide on your Studio XPS has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 49 for assistance). Keyboard failure - For help you received is connected. Replace the battery. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CPU fan has failed. Alert! Keyboard failure or loose cable. Using Support...
... Guide on your Studio XPS has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 49 for assistance). Keyboard failure - For help you received is connected. Replace the battery. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CPU fan has failed. Alert! Keyboard failure or loose cable. Using Support...
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... not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 49 for it to resolve the incompatibility. 35 Your USB device needs more power for assistance). A parameter out of them. USB over current error - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device...
... not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 49 for it to resolve the incompatibility. 35 Your USB device needs more power for assistance). A parameter out of them. USB over current error - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device...
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... Dell Diagnostics from your Studio XPS cannot display a screen image, running the diagnostics will beep while testing the display. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your Studio XPS, perform the checks in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Review your hard drive. Dell Diagnostics If you begin. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works...
... Dell Diagnostics from your Studio XPS cannot display a screen image, running the diagnostics will beep while testing the display. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your Studio XPS, perform the checks in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Review your hard drive. Dell Diagnostics If you begin. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works...
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... you ordered your Studio XPS. otherwise, contact your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your Studio XPS. 42 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2. Click Properties → Device Manager. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to enter the Device Manager. 3.
... you ordered your Studio XPS. otherwise, contact your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your Studio XPS. 42 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2. Click Properties → Device Manager. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to enter the Device Manager. 3.
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... reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. On the next start-up, your Studio XPS boots according to complete the installation. 43 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart your Studio XPS and...
... reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. On the next start-up, your Studio XPS boots according to complete the installation. 43 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart your Studio XPS and...
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... notebook system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. at support.dell.com. learn more about your warranty. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your Studio XPS may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
... notebook system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. at support.dell.com. learn more about your warranty. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your Studio XPS may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
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... ExpressCard controller Intel ICH9M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCard connector size 26 pins For more information regarding the configuration of your Studio XPS, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your Studio XPS. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your Studio XPS.
... ExpressCard controller Intel ICH9M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCard connector size 26 pins For more information regarding the configuration of your Studio XPS, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your Studio XPS. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your Studio XPS.
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I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory support 53 N network connection fixing 28 O order status 46 P power problems, solving 29 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 28 processor 52 products information and purchasing 47 R reinstalling Windows 39 resources, finding more 50 restoring factory image 40 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 47 software features 25 software problems 31 solving problems 28 specifications 52 support email addresses 46 support sites worldwide 45 Index 63
I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory support 53 N network connection fixing 28 O order status 46 P power problems, solving 29 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 28 processor 52 products information and purchasing 47 R reinstalling Windows 39 resources, finding more 50 restoring factory image 40 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 47 software features 25 software problems 31 solving problems 28 specifications 52 support email addresses 46 support sites worldwide 45 Index 63