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Dell 1555 - Studio - Chainlink User Manual (354 pages)
Dell Inspiron 545 MT: User Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.09 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information
23
Start Button
23
Microsoft Windows Help and Support
24
Windows Vista
25
Windows ® XP
25
Control Panel
26
Information about Installed Hardware
26
Device Manager
26
Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer
27
Programs Installed on Your Computer
28
Wireless Networking
28
Dell Support Website
29
Technical Support
29
Customer Service
30
Warranty Information
30
Dell Forums
31
Contact Us
31
BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings
31
2 Microsoft Windows Desktop
33
Overview
33
Taskbar
34
Overview
34
Displaying the Taskbar
35
Customizing the Taskbar
35
Displaying Hidden Icons from the Notification Area
35
Adding Icons in the Notification Area
35
Desktop Icons and Shortcuts
36
Deleting an Icon from the Desktop
36
Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop
37
Shortcut Menus
38
Changing the Desktop Appearance
39
Windows Vista
39
Windows ® XP
40
Setting up a Screen Saver
41
Windows Vista
41
Windows XP
41
Start Button (Menu)
42
Overview
42
Customizing the Start Menu
43
Control Panel
44
Accessing and Using the Control Panel
45
Customizing Your Computer Settings
45
Managing Your Computer Performance
45
3 Monitors and Displays
47
Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen
47
Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display
48
Windows Vista
49
Windows ® XP
49
Troubleshooting
50
Choosing the Best Display Settings
50
Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors
50
Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors
51
Windows Vista
52
Windows XP
52
Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments
53
Cables and Connections
55
Displayport™ - Features and Benefits
56
NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies
56
4 Navigation Devices
57
Touch Pad)
57
Mouse
58
Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons
58
Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel
59
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
59
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
60
Using a Bluetooth ® -Enabled Wireless Mouse
60
Touch Pad
62
Circular Scrolling
62
Single Finger Zoom
63
Cleaning the Touch Pad
63
Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen)
63
Turning the Touch Pointer on or off from the Control Panel
63
Turning the Touch Pointer on or off from the Taskbar
64
Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse)
64
Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device
64
Keyboard
65
Customizing Your Keyboard
66
Backlit Keyboard
66
Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard
67
Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer
68
General Keyboard Shortcuts
69
5 Printers-Settings and Drivers
71
Accessing Printer Information
71
Changing Printer Settings
72
For Windows Vista
72
For Windows ® XP
72
Setting up Printers
73
Adding a Printer
73
Setting the Default Printer
74
Sharing Printers on a Network
74
Installing a Printer Driver
75
6 Drives and Media
77
Freeing up Hard Drive Space
77
Shadow Storage
77
Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage
78
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
78
Installing Drivers for Media Drives
79
Determining Whether a Device Driver Is the Source of a Device Problem
79
Replacing a Driver with a Previous Version of the Driver
79
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver
80
Manually Reinstalling a Driver
80
Drive Problems
81
Optical Drive Problems
82
Hard Drive Problems
82
Working with RAID
83
RAID Level 0
83
RAID Level 1
84
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
86
RAID Level 5 Configuration
87
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
87
Configuring RAID
88
7 Shutting down Your Computer
99
Windows Vista
99
Windows ® XP
99
Shutdown States
101
Microsoft ® Windows Vista
101
Windows ® XP
101
Ending a Program that Is Not Responding
101
Ending a Process that Is Not Responding
103
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer
104
Undocking Your Computer While It Is Running- Hot Undocking
104
Undocking Without Shutting down
104
Shutting down Your Computer When It Fails to Shut down Normally
105
Shutting down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer
105
Shutting down a Computer When It Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen
106
Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode
107
Restarting Your Computer after a Power Loss
108
8 Files and Folders
109
Navigating to Files
110
Selecting and Opening Files
111
Selecting a Group of Files
111
Selecting Several Random Files
111
Opening and Saving a File
112
Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art)
112
Finding Files
112
Searching for a File
112
Renaming Files
113
Printing Files
113
Deleting Files
113
Sharing Files
114
Windows Vista
114
Windows XP
115
Sharing Files with Password Protection
115
Restricting Access to a File
115
Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer
116
Transferring Files from a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista
116
Transferring Files between Computers Running Windows XP
117
Backing up Files
117
Windows Vista
117
Windows XP
118
Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured
118
Running Backup with Hidden Drives
119
Restoring Files
119
Windows Vista
119
Windows XP
119
9 Managing Applications (Programs)
121
Installing Applications on Your Computer
121
Installing Applications from a CD or DVD with Microsoft ® Windows
121
Installing (Downloading) Applications from the Internet
121
Installing Applications from a Network
122
Windows Vista
122
Windows ® XP
122
Removing Applications from Your Computer
123
Windows Vista
123
Windows XP
123
Ending an Application When It Does Not Respond
124
10 Maintenance Tasks
125
Performance and Ensure Security)
125
Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security
125
Cleaning Your Computer
126
Before You Start
126
Cleaning the Computer
126
Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media
126
Managing Your Computer Performance
127
Windows Vista
127
Windows ® XP
128
Performance Tuning
129
System Setup Based Performance Tuning
129
Software Based Performance Tuning
129
NVIDIA Performance
129
NVIDIA Monitor
130
Cleaning up Your Hard Drive
131
Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
132
Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
133
Scanning for Viruses and Spyware
133
11 Power
135
Protection Devices, and Batteries)
135
Setting Power Options
135
Windows Vista
135
Windows ® XP
137
Power Protection Devices
140
Surge Protector
140
Power Line Conditioner
140
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
141
Laptop Computer Batteries
141
Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time
142
Preserving the Life of a Battery
142
Replacing a Battery
143
Checking the Battery Charge
143
Microsoft Windows
144
Conserving Battery Power
145
Charging the Battery
145
Storing a Battery
146
US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions
146
Dell™ Controlpoint Power Manager
146
12 Networks
149
Mobile Broadband)
149
Overview
149
Local Area Networks (LAN)
150
What You Need to Set up a LAN
151
Setting up a New LAN
151
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
153
What You Need to Set up a WLAN
153
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
154
Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card
154
Setting up a New Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
155
Ad Hoc Networks
158
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks
159
Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
160
Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card
160
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
160
Activating Mobile Broadband Service
160
Managing the Network with the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility
161
Wimax
161
Wpan
162
Managing Your Network
162
Securing Your Network
162
Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
164
Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots)
165
Locating Networks with the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
166
Scanning for a Wireless Network
167
Enabling the Network Locator
167
Managing Networked Computers with Intel ® Active Management Technology
168
13 Accessing the Internet
171
Overview
171
What You Need to Connect to the Internet
171
Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites
172
Web Addresses
173
Setting up Your Internet Connection
173
Windows Vista
173
Windows ® XP
174
Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet
175
Web Browser Settings
175
Setting the Browser Home Page
175
Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages
176
Saving Space by Setting the Way the Browser Logs Viewing History
177
Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows
177
Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments
178
Internet Security and Privacy
178
Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet
178
Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet
179
Viruses
179
Firewalls
180
Spyware and Malware
182
Spam
183
Phishing Scams
183
Shopping Securely over the Internet
183
Controlling Pop-Ups
184
Controlling Unwanted Toolbars
185
Content Advisory/Parental Controls
185
Bookmarking Favorite Websites
185
Searching for Information on the Internet
186
Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings
187
Printing a Web Page
187
Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer
188
Clearing Browser History
188
Deleting Temporary Internet Files
188
Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder
188
Maintaining Privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies
189
14 Mail
191
Setting up a New E-Mail Account
191
Windows Vista
192
Windows ® XP
192
Managing and Organizing E-Mail Messages
192
Windows XP
194
Securing Your E-Mail
194
Reducing Spam
195
Viruses and Phishing
196
Avoiding E-Mail Attachments
197
Viewing E-Mail Messages
197
Sending E-Mail
197
Windows Vista
197
Windows XP
198
Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List)
198
Windows Vista
198
Windows XP
199
Backing up E-Mail Messages
200
Windows Vista
200
Windows XP
200
15 Multimedia
203
Mp3S, Tvs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors)
203
Overview
203
Cds, Dvds, and Blu-Ray Disc™ Media
204
Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray Disc Media
204
Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray Disc Media
205
5.1 Audio
207
Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections
207
Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players)
208
Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer
208
Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player
208
Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time
209
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device
209
Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote
210
Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer
210
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio through the Media Software
210
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver
211
Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
211
Using a Digital Camera with Your Computer
212
Using Windows Media Player
212
16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
215
Accessing a TV with Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card
215
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
215
Determining What You Have and What You Need
217
Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer
217
Identifying the Connectors on Your TV
219
Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters You Need
219
Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
222
Performing the Basic Connection Steps
224
Selecting the Correct Input Signal from the TV Menu
226
TV Menu Example
227
What to Do if the TV Does Not Recognize a Signal
228
Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations
229
Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV
239
Verify the Connection to the TV
239
Verify the Input Signal for the TV
239
Set up the TV as a Display Device
239
Configure the Display Views
240
Dual Independent Display Mode
241
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
242
Switching the Display Image
242
Configuring Display Settings
242
Setting Display Resolution with the Windows Display Properties Menu
243
Accessing the Settings Tab of the Display Properties Menu
244
Accessing Additional Functions with the Advanced Button
245
Accessing the Video Card Control Features
245
Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems
245
Adjusting Display Settings with the Vendor Video Card Control Panel
246
Windows Vista
246
Windows XP
246
Using the Wizards
247
Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings
247
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings
248
Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels
249
Troubleshooting Display Settings
249
Where to Find Help
249
Resolving Common Problems
249
17 Security and Privacy
251
Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords
251
Administrator Rights
251
User Groups
252
Passwords
253
Smart Cards
254
Fingerprint Readers
254
Facial Recognition Software
255
Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer
255
Turning on Windows Firewall
255
Encrypting Files and Folders
256
Using Antivirus Software
256
Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network
256
Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses
257
Dealing with Cookies
258
Blocking All Cookies
258
Avoiding Spyware and Malware
259
18 Microsoft Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop
261
Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer
261
Installing Remote Desktop Client Software
262
Calling from a Remote Location
262
19 Restoring Your Operating System
265
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore
265
Starting System Restore
266
Undoing the Last System Restore
266
Enabling System Restore
267
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
267
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore
268
Using the Operating System Media
269
Before You Begin
269
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
269
20 Troubleshooting
271
Troubleshooting Tools
272
Power Lights for Desktop Computers
273
Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers
274
Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers
275
System Messages for Desktop Computers
275
System Messages for Laptop Computers
276
Cmos Battery
278
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter
280
Running the Dell Diagnostics
281
Dell Support Center
285
Solving Problems
287
Battery Problems
287
Drive Problems
287
Optical Drive Problems
288
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
289
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 System Setup
307
Viewing System Settings with the System Setup Program
307
Entering the System Setup Program
308
Working with Options on the System Setup Program Screen
308
Changing the Boot Sequence
309
Performing a One-Time Boot
310
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device
310
Changing the BIOS Settings
310
Viewing the BIOS Settings
311
Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS)
311
22 Ports
313
USB Port
313
IEEE 1394 Port
314
RS232 Serial Port
315
Parallel Port
316
Esata Port
317
Modem
318
Ethernet Port
319
Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2)
320
VGA Port
321
DVI-I Port
322
S-Video TV-Out Port
323
Component Video
324
Composite Video
325
HDMI Port
326
Displayport
327
S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA)
328
S/PDIF Port (Toslink)
328
Audio Ports
329
23 Getting Help
331
Obtaining Assistance
331
Dell Support Service
332
Technical Support and Customer Service
332
Dellconnect
332
Online Services
333
Autotech Service
334
Automated Order-Status Service
334
Problems with Your Order
334
Product Information
334
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
334
Before You Call
335
Contacting Dell
337
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Dell 1555 - Studio - Chainlink Setup Manual (102 pages)
Dell Studio 1555: Quick Start
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.16 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your Studio Laptop
7
Before Setting up Your Computer
7
Connect the AC Adapter
8
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
9
Press the Power Button
10
Set up Microsoft Windows
11
Create System Recovery Media
12
(Recommended)
12
Install the SIM Card (Optional)
14
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
16
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
18
Using Your Studio Laptop
22
Right Side Features
22
Left Side Features
26
Computer Base Features
30
Touch Pad Gestures
32
Multimedia Control Keys
34
Display Features
36
Using the Touch Screen (Optional)
38
Using the Optical Drive
42
Removing and Replacing the Battery
44
Software Features
46
Free Fall Sensor
47
Dell Dock
48
Dell Datasafe Online Backup
49
Solving Problems
50
Touch Screen Problems
50
Beep Codes
51
Network Problems
52
Power Problems
53
Memory Problems
54
Lockups and Software Problems
55
Using Support Tools
57
Dell Support Center
57
My Dell Downloads
58
System Messages
58
Hardware Troubleshooter
60
Dell Diagnostics
61
Restoring Your Operating System
65
System Restore
66
Dell Datasafe Local Backup
67
System Recovery Media
69
Dell Factory Image Restore
70
Getting Help
72
Technical Support and Customer
73
Service
73
Dellconnect
73
Online Services
74
Automated Order-Status Service
75
Product Information
75
Returning Items for Repair under Warranty or for Credit
76
Before You Call
77
Contacting Dell
78
Finding more Information and
80
Resources
80
Specifications
82
Appendix
95
Macrovision Product Notice
95
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)
96
Index
97
Dell 1555 - Studio - Chainlink Service Manual (50 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.39 MB
Table of Contents
Removing the Base Cover
2
Replacing the Base Cover
2
Before You Begin
3
Recommended Tools
3
Turning off Your Computer
3
Before Working Inside Your Computer
3
Flashing the BIOS from a CD
5
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
5
Camera (Optional)
7
Removing the Camera Module
7
Replacing the Camera Module
7
Removing the Center Control Cover
8
Replacing the Center Control Cover
9
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Removing the Processor Module
11
Replacing the Processor Module
11
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
13
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
13
Display Assembly
15
Removing the Display Assembly
15
Display Bezel
16
Replacing the Display Assembly
16
Removing the Display Bezel
16
Display Panel
17
Replacing the Display Bezel
17
Removing the Display Panel
17
Replacing the Display Panel
18
Display Hinges
19
Removing the Display Hinges
19
Replacing the Display Hinges
19
Removing the Expresscard Board
20
Removing the Fan
22
Replacing the Fan
22
Removing the Hard Drive
24
Replacing the Hard Drive
25
Removing the Keyboard
26
Replacing the Keyboard
26
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
28
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
29
Removing the Memory Module(S)
30
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
30
Communication Cards
32
Subscriber Identity Module
32
Removing the Optical Drive
35
Replacing the Optical Drive
35
Removing the Palm Rest
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
37
Removing the Power Button Board
38
Replacing the Power-Button Board
38
Removing the AC Adapter Connector
39
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
39
Removing the Speaker Assembly
41
Replacing the Speaker Assembly
41
Removing the System Board Assembly
45
Replacing the System Board Assembly
46
USB Connector
48
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Table of Contents
Removing the Base Cover
2
Replacing the Base Cover
2
Before You Begin
3
Recommended Tools
3
Turning off Your Computer
3
Before Working Inside Your Computer
3
Flashing the BIOS from a CD
5
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
5
Camera (Optional)
7
Removing the Camera Module
7
Replacing the Camera Module
7
Removing the Center Control Cover
8
Replacing the Center Control Cover
9
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Removing the Processor Module
11
Replacing the Processor Module
11
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
13
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
13
Display Assembly
15
Display Bezel
16
Display Panel
17
Removing the Expresscard Board
20
Removing the Fan
22
Replacing the Fan
22
Removing the Hard Drive
24
Replacing the Hard Drive
25
Removing the Keyboard
26
Replacing the Keyboard
26
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
28
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
29
Removing the Memory Module(S)
30
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
30
Communication Cards
32
Removing the Optical Drive
35
Replacing the Optical Drive
35
Removing the Palm Rest
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
37
Removing the Power Button Board
38
Replacing the Power-Button Board
38
Removing the AC Adapter Connector
39
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
39
Removing the Speaker Assembly
41
Replacing the Speaker Assembly
41
Removing the System Board Assembly
45
Replacing the System Board Assembly
46
USB Connector
48
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