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... Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21...
... Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21...
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...Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. Write down any error messages that may want to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode...you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. This will be displayed after you restart your computer in a limited state. Also, you have shut down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops ...
...Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. Write down any error messages that may want to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode...you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. This will be displayed after you restart your computer in a limited state. Also, you have shut down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops ...
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... system utilities. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for laptop computers. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to improve performance. Adjust indexing options - provides access to... to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Local Security Policy - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. advanced security tool to help you find what you are looking for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software ...
... system utilities. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for laptop computers. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to improve performance. Adjust indexing options - provides access to... to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Local Security Policy - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. advanced security tool to help you find what you are looking for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software ...
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... or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about...
... or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about...
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... are : - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop...
... are : - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop...
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...on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. STRIKE ...E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - T I C S - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING...
...on page 308). See "Drive Problems" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. STRIKE ...E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - T I C S - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING...
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If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2...Dell" on page 308). O F - YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem...
If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2...Dell" on page 308). O F - YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem...
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...Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. Then select the option that best describes the problem...Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE...
...Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. Then select the option that best describes the problem...Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE...
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... work in the lower-right corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ADJUST THE WINDOWS...Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 288 Troubleshooting Optical Drive Problems R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Try closing all DVD drives. See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for the keyword standby in the drive or the...
... work in the lower-right corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ADJUST THE WINDOWS...Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 288 Troubleshooting Optical Drive Problems R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Try closing all DVD drives. See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for the keyword standby in the drive or the...
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... N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the...program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •... the device drivers do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the ...
... N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the...program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •... the device drivers do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the ...
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... R - If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See... administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for your network settings are correct and that the network...
... R - If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See... administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for your network settings are correct and that the network...
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... the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is in standby mode. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is working condition to verify that the...
... the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is in standby mode. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is working condition to verify that the...
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... icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
... icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
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...card installed, removal of the procedures in a safe and secure location. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is not ... is working by testing it with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. For information about your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor ...
...card installed, removal of the procedures in a safe and secure location. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is not ... is working by testing it with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. For information about your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor ...
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... is either turned off or is turned on page 273. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to indicate different states...it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is working...
... is either turned off or is turned on page 273. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to indicate different states...it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is working...
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...the processor. The SCSI can open its corresponding folder or file without having to your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - An I/O port often used programs, files, folders, and drives. The setup....exe or install.exe program comes with the optimal clock speed of the SCSI interface (as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. Battery-powered ...
...the processor. The SCSI can open its corresponding folder or file without having to your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - An I/O port often used programs, files, folders, and drives. The setup....exe or install.exe program comes with the optimal clock speed of the SCSI interface (as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. Battery-powered ...
Setup Guide
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... Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left... Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory Problems 52 Lockups and Software...
... Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left... Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory Problems 52 Lockups and Software...
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...Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. CAUTION: ...powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your Studio 1555...
...Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. CAUTION: ...powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your Studio 1555...
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...Problems Power Problems If the power light is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 51 If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is not responding - The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter into the power...turns off or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. If the power light is solid white and the computer is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is ...
...Problems Power Problems If the power light is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 51 If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is not responding - The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter into the power...turns off or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. If the power light is solid white and the computer is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is ...
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P power problems, solving 51 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 48 products information and purchasing 73 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 53 solving problems 48 specifications 80 supported sites websites 72 support email addresses 72 System Messages 56 T touch screen 36 gestures 37 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97
P power problems, solving 51 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 48 products information and purchasing 73 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 53 solving problems 48 specifications 80 supported sites websites 72 support email addresses 72 System Messages 56 T touch screen 36 gestures 37 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97