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Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Center 33...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... use your Studio XPS to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images depending on the applications installed in your Studio XPS. Check your purchase order for software installed on your Studio XPS.
After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... Multimedia
You can use your Studio XPS to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs.
You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize...
Setup Guide - Page 33
... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the disc (CD or DVD).
If the computer stops responding -
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
Turn your Studio XPS off. If you are unable to get a response by...
Setup Guide - Page 34
... Studio XPS.
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--Ensure that your Studio XPS meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.
--Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
--Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
--If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
--Write down any error message that is displayed...
Setup Guide - Page 35
...; Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista)
• Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your Studio XPS)
• Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp)
• About Your System (System...
Setup Guide - Page 38
... device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. See the System Setup section in Dell Technology Guide.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE: If your Studio XPS...
Setup Guide - Page 39
... Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From...
Setup Guide - Page 41
... hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
System Restore
The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your Studio XPS to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left your Studio XPS...
Setup Guide - Page 42
... type System Restore and press .
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the...Next.
Dell Factory Image Restore
NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If...
Setup Guide - Page 43
... Studio XPS. Any programs or files added since you received your Studio XPS-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore.
Dell Factory Image Restore
1. Turn on the computer. When the Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 44
...the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:
• Dell Operating System disc
• Dell Drivers and Utilities disc
NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of your Studio XPS. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers. Depending on the...
Setup Guide - Page 45
... the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, your Studio XPS boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.
6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press .
7. Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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Setup Guide - Page 52
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NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com.
learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail.
the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive.
upgrade your Studio XPS with new or additional the Service Manual on the Dell Support website
memory, or...
Setup Guide - Page 53
... tag/Express Service Code- You must use the service tag to identify your Studio XPS on support.dell.com or to contact technical support.
find drivers and downloads.
access technical support and product help.
check on your order status for new purchases.
find solutions and answers to common questions.
locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your Studio XPS or advanced...
Setup Guide - Page 54
... section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your Studio XPS.
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. 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.
Processor
Type
Intel Core™ 2 Duo
L2 cache
2 MB, 3 MB...
Setup Guide - Page 64
Index
Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide
for futher information 50 device status lights 12 Diagnostic Checklist 48 disc drive
supported disc sizes 24 discs
ejecting 25 using 24 DisplayPort connector 19 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 26
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email addresses for technical support 46
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energy conserving 26
expansion bus 53
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facial recognition 20 finding more ...
Setup Guide - Page 65
... 8 ISP
Internet Service Provider 8
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memory support 53
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network connection fixing 28
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order status 46
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power problems, solving 29 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 28 processor 52
products information and purchasing 47
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reinstalling Windows 39 resources, finding more 50 restoring factory image 40
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setup, before you begin 5 shipping products
for return or repair 47 software features 25...
Service Manual - Page 10
...Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer...flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Processor extraction tool l BIOS upgrade CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and ...
Service Manual - Page 12
... the BIOS
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed...