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... tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008-2009...
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...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 Features 23 Display Features 26
Media Controls 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30
Solving Problems 33 Network Problems 33 Power Problems...
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... 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 and create music and video files that can be recorded to disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home...
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• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).
• Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
If you experience other...
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... Diagnostics" on page 42).
• Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
Lockups and Software Problems
If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.
If a program stops responding...
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... your computer.
--Ensure that your computer 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 to...
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..., System Information, Upgrades & Accessories)
The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its service tag and express service code.
For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
System Messages
If your computer has an issue or error, it may...
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... ship with your computer.
Review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the 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 media.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located...
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... Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
2. Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer...
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... the 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 computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left...
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... 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...
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... 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 logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.
2. Select Repair Your Computer.
3. The System Recovery Options window...
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..., the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:
• Dell Operating System media
• Dell Drivers and Utilities media
NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. Depending on...
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... one time only. On the next start-up, the computer 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.
Restoring Your Operating System 47
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...;, networking, and e-mail.
See:
the Operating System media.
the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com.
the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive.
upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive.
reinstall or replace a worn or defective part.
the Service Manual...
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... your Service tag/Express Service Code- You must use the service tag to identify your computer 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 computer or...
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System Model Dell Studio 1737
Processor Processor type
This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
L1 cache...
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... and must match in size.
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Memory
NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files.
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Card controller
Ricoh R5C833
Card connector 8-in-1 combo single slot
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... downloads 55 DVDs, playing and creating 30
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email addresses for technical support 50
energy conserving 31
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finding more information 54 FTP login, anonymous 50
Index
H
hardware problems diagnosing 40
Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help
getting assistance and support 48 horizontal and vertical stand options 6
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installing the stand 6 Internet connection 10 ISP
Internet Service Provider 10
M
memory...
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... 50
P
power problems, solving 34 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 33 products
information and purchasing 51
R
reinstalling Windows 43 resources, finding more 54
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restoring factory image 44
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setup, before you begin 5 shipping products
for return or repair 51 software features 30 software problems 36 solving problems 33 specifications 56 support email addresses 50 support sites
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