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Question posted by sblairart on March 25th, 2013

Monitor Flashes On And Off

After sleep mode and particularly when Firefox is open to web pages, my monitor flashes on and off and I have to force shut down and reboot. Why is this happening?

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 5th, 2013 8:35 AM

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Try to reinstall the client of your Dell 1737 laptop because your currently installed browser may have a conflict with your computer display driver. You should use the latest version of the Mozilla Firefox which can be downloaded here.

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

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Setup Guide - Page 5

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 and Keyboard ...

Setup Guide - Page 7

... the computer may cause it is running. Before Setting Up Your Studio Laptop When positioning your Studio computer may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer ...ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in ) on . Do not store your Studio 1737 laptop and connecting peripherals.

Setup Guide - Page 8

... outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

Setup Guide - Page 9

Connecting the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 7

Setup Guide - Page 11

... Wireless Switch To use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To turn on the screen. Off - On Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is in the "On" position. The screens will take up to...

Setup Guide - Page 12

... original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Internet service 2. cable or DSL modem 3. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connecting to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter...

Setup Guide - Page 13

...Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before you can help you will use an optional USB dial-up if you get one. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. ...the Internet window appears. 4. Contact your ISP information ready. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. Choose Dial-up ...

Setup Guide - Page 14

Turns on and off switch" on page 22 to quickly turn all wireless communication on when wireless networking is enabled. 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. See "wireless on/off . 4 3 2 1 12 Device Status Lights 1 WiFi status light -

Setup Guide - Page 15

Using Your Studio Laptop 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - the battery is connected to an electrical outlet: • Solid white - A flashing light indicates hard ...wireless technology is flashing. 4 Battery status light - Turns on a battery: • Off - Turns on page 22. 3 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To avoid loss of your open documents and ...

Setup Guide - Page 17

... writing is the same for use . Supports only standardsize and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Ensure that the side with audio programs. Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Optical Drive - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer to the DC power required by the computer. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer...

Setup Guide - Page 18

... computer is switched off or in sleep state • Solid white - the computer is in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - Turns the power on or off completely (may take several seconds). The light in poweron state • Off - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Power button and light -

Setup Guide - Page 21

... Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured for use when your vicinity. Using Your Studio Laptop If the computer is shipped to control Wi-Fi network connections. Attaches a commercially available antitheft ...is turned off after 10 blinks: No signal found • Flashing white turns off and the wireless switch is configured in the center of this button indicates the searching...

Setup Guide - Page 22

Using Your Studio Laptop 3 Wireless On/Off switch - The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or ...network signal, this connects your computer to USB devices, such as uncompressed all wireless devices such as a monitor or projector. 5 HDMI-Out connector - NOTE: For a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - HDMI-Out (Hi-Definition ...

Setup Guide - Page 23

... 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 - Using Your Studio Laptop 11 10 9 8 8 eSATA/USB combo connector -

Setup Guide - Page 24

... is installed in the slot; Save the blank for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. Blanks from other particles. Using Your Studio Laptop 10 SD/MMC - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital...

Setup Guide - Page 25

Turns on a mouse. 4 Analog Microphone - Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Caps Lock light - Provides the functionality of your desktop. In the Scroll & Zoom Settings window, enable or disable scrolling, circular scrolling, or zoom, choose the ...

Setup Guide - Page 27

... have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the right-arrow key will have the backlit keyboard icon on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Keyboard/ Backlit Keyboard (optional) - full keyboard/touch pad brightness b. Allows certain software applications to toggle between the three lighting states (in use Digital Persona Personal...

Setup Guide - Page 28

... can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your face and minimizes the need for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 34 5 1 Display - Combines with the left digital array microphone to use login...

Setup Guide - Page 29

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

Setup Guide - Page 31

The drive will flash to confirm a few seconds before ejecting the disc. 29 The control will automatically pull the disc in the ...the disc in and begin reading its content. To eject a disc from the drive, gently touch the eject control . Using Your Studio Laptop NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non...