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in the U.S. and other countries.; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 3
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 4
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 5
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 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 6
64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your 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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 7
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 8
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 9
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 10
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 11
Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 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 (LAN, Wireless - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 12
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 12 Contents - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 13
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 14
Folder 188 Maintaining Privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies 189 14 E-mail 191 Setting up a new E-mail Account 191 Windows Vista 192 Windows® XP 192 Managing and Organizing E-mail Messages . . . . . 192 Windows Vista 192 Windows XP 194 Securing Your E-mail 194 Reducing Spam 195 Viruses - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 15
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 Contents 15 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 16
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 Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 17
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 18
Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 21
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 22
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 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 23
side of the Windows taskbar. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 24
access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use the search option. In the Start Search field (or - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 25
→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to view your computer information. Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options). Basic Information Click Start → Help - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 26
. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 27
topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Double click Components to expand the Components category. Device Specifications 1 Click Start - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 28
name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 29
for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 30
• My Systems List • Security Center • Support History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 31
Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. You may need to update your BIOS settings when - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 32
32 Finding Information - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 33
Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is usually - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 34
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 35
To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 36
button in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to run - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 37
or folder, not just a link to the file. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to a program, file, or - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 38
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for an item. To access the shortcut menus, position the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 39
to select the items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 40
→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 41
a specified time. You can set the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of time - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 42
(Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 43
to the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 44
appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 45
Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. If you are not - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 46
Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 47
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. To clean the display screen for a laptop - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 48
video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 49
use slide bar to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 50
OK. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the current settings to one not supported by supported values. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Access the Display Properties window - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 51
a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the Display drop-down - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 52
: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 53
on page 44. For more detailed information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Basic" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 54
You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level. NOTE: The ambient - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 55
two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 56
DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with a group of support for viewing Blu-ray disc content. •Support for cables up to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with built-in or external speakers, microphone, and camera - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 57
make selections from the features available on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see the documentation for your computer. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 58
a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you). To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you). Controlling the Speed - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 59
® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 60
Wireless Mouse Before you set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer, if one is not already built in to your computer. 2 Set up the device so that your computer can find (or discover) it. Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 61
Bluetooth-enabled mouse, and click Next. 7 Click Don't use a passkey→ Next. Check the documentation for the mouse for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 62
or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of your desktop. In the Scrolling tab, enable - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 63
laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 64
to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for more information. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 65
on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. You may have to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on page - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 66
Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 67
click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to add, and then 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 68
Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 69
active program. Copies a selected item. Cuts a selected item. Pastes a selected item. Undoes an action. Selects all items in a document or window. Closes the active window (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously). Uses the arrow keys to switch between open items - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 70
Minimizes all open windows. Windows logo key and Restores all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 71
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button. a list of printers connected to your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 72
page 36. Also, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings in this window to view your current settings and make changes to the device itself. EXAMPLE: If you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 73
laptop Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 74
For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to that connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a network, see Windows Help and Support - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 75
and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 76
that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer. If you installed additional hardware - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 77
on drive C (the hard drive) is displayed. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). To determine the amount of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 78
that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for this storage area. Solid- memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 79
next to the device name, you may need to reinstall or update the driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 80
. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 81
Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Drive Problems "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Drives and Media 81 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 82
- See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical media. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVDs work in all DVD drives. Problems writing to a media drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I T - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 83
3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 84
RAID level 0 uses data striping to provide a high data access rate. Data striping writes consecutive segments, or stripes, of data sequentially across the physical drive(s) to create a large virtual drive. This allows one of the drives to read data while the other drive is searching for and reading - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 85
If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the remaining drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 86
data on a second set of two drives. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 87
performance and good fault tolerance. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 88
Esc>, press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and then press to exit the system setup program and resume the boot process. Configuring RAID Your computer can be configured for RAID, even if you did not select a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased. This can - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 89
BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows array. NOTE: The number of drives supported in each RAID array varies, depending on . The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of the array that - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 90
up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. NOTE: The number of drives supported in each RAID array varies, depending on what computer you have. The Clearing System Data window appears. NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on the selected drive. Back up any - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 91
before continuing. NOTICE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your computer will not boot. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to delete the RAID configuration. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and lists any remaining arrays along with any - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 92
hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails, you can rebuild the array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the System Tasks pane. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 93
• "Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed" on page 94. • "Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed" on page 94. • "Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed" on page 95. • "Recovering From a Single - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 94
Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). Creating a RAID Level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. The selected hard drives appear in the Selected window. Click Next. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in your RAID level 0 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 95
the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Recovering From Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only after you have replaced the failed hard drive (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 96
of Rebuild are rebuilt within the operating system. 5 Use the up- and down-arrow keys to select Exit, and then press . Your computer boots to the operating system and begins rebuilding the RAID volume automatically. NOTE: You can use your computer while the computer is rebuilding the RAID - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 97
NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. NOTE: You can use your computer normally during the migration process. Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 98
98 Drives and Media - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 99
Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 100
computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 101
memory or you don't plan to use the computer for several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display computer again, it comes out of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Because standby does not save your desktop state - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 102
button If a program on your computer stops responding or appears frozen, Windows will try to find the problem and fix it automatically. In order to continue work, you may more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 103
data. If you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about what to do when a process does not respond, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 104
is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 device name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 105
docking station. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 106
to shut down the computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP When you attempt to shut down, Windows may display an End Program dialog box. • Click End Now to end the program. If you - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 107
Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. You may want to start - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 108
INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If your computer suffers a power loss, it power options on your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 109
your computer. A folder is a group of multiple files. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to open, copy, and delete files and folders, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Files and Folders 109 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 110
files and folders available on your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Explorer utility, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. In Windows Explorer, use the Forward and Back buttons above the Address Bar to navigate to files you previously - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 111
Selecting and Opening Files To open a file, you first need to select the file. To select a file, click the filename one time. Selected files appear highlighted. To open the file, doubleclick the selected filename. Selecting a Group of Files SHIFT Click the first file you want included in the group. - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 112
Save. Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) When you double-click on a graphic (such as a photo) to open it, it appears in the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer window. To make changes to the graphic, you will need to open it within the program used to create it or in another graphic - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 113
of the filename in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of a word in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo Gallery. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of item - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 114
in the Recycle Bin in case you need to restore the file. To permanently delete a file, empty the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle Bin, double-click the Recycle Bin icon and select Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Sharing Files Windows Vista 1 Click one or more files or folders that - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 115
box. Then click on the sharing and security link on the Shared Documents Properties window. This action takes you to the Windows Help and Support screen. Sharing Files With Password Protection. If your computer is part of a workgroup, you have the option of turning password protection on or off. If - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 116
. Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 1 Install Windows Easy Transfer from the Windows Vista DVD on the computer running Windows XP. 2 After the installation is complete, click Start Transfer - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 117
Center → Transfer files and settings. 2 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP To transfer files and folders from one computer to another using the Files and Settings - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 118
Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 119
Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 120
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Applications (Programs) Installing Applications on Your Computer Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows® 1 Insert the CD or DVD into your computer. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 122
options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for Windows Vista). Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen. Type the administrator password - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 123
to see the program you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove, and - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 124
Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it automatically. You can also - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 125
addition, viruses can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer's performance. You can protect your computer, increase its operational life, and enhance its performance, if you perform standard maintenance tasks, such as: • Cleaning the computer and its components • Disk defragmenting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 126
or → Help and Support. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that shipped with your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 127
also safe to use on DVDs. Managing Your Computer Performance The control panel provides the tools for you to manage and improve your computer's performance. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 127 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 128
menus and windows appear to optimize adjust battery usage for laptop computers. service system utilities. Event Viewer - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for errors or problem areas. Local Security Policy - advanced security tool to manage and update - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 129
Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for computer performance to be manually tuned. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 130
Advanced users can manually tune these options life or permanent component damage. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change available BIOS settings via a Windows drivers. This information can be saved to a file for further review as well as technical support - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 131
When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. These - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 132
of a file that are fragmented into one location. This reduces the time your computer spends to locate all the parts of a file and open it. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you need to defragment it. You should perform this procedure at least once a week - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 133
2 Select the drive you want to defragment and click Analyze to determine if you need to defragment the disk. Click Defragment to go ahead and defragment the disk. NOTE: You should not use your computer during the defragmentation process. Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 1 Click Start→ My - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 134
your hard disk for spyware • Checks all currently running programs for spyware FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Windows Defender, search for "Using Windows Defender" on the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com). For more information about antivirus software, search for "antivirus software - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 135
Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to your activity - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 136
, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management Press the power button. • Close the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To wake your computer, OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying Batteries) - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 137
battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually for a notebook computer. • window, you can change the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for your computer • Alarms - set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 138
battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support loses AC and battery power while - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 139
in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 140
protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 141
connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 142
Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in case your battery is not fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 143
. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 144
Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the amount of the power remaining on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in the taskbar. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of times it is charged - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 145
to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 147
You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 148
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Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, drives and files on another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 150
software is available on some Dell computers. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on page 168. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 151
fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have service; a new line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up a typical LAN. See the documentation provided with your router for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 152
Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the instructions on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 153
data from their antennas over the air waves. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about WWAN, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with your computer. What you Need to set up a WLAN • Broadband - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 154
Network Adapters. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 155
to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 156
even display a pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within range of your computer. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you come into range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it and connect to it. 156 Networks (LAN - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 157
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may include a wireless switch. You can use this switch to turn your wireless card on or off. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is turned Off while shipping your computer. The wireless switch must be turned On to - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 158
access point. Generally ad hoc networks are used for sharing files and playing games. Some of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for the printer. The Windows Vista operating system provides an easy-to-use wizard to help you set up the network. 1 From - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 159
Contact your service provider for coverage details. NOTE: Even if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 160
Module (SIM) from your service provider • The Mobile 's guide in Windows Help and Support (click Start or → Help and Support) problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is typically listed under Modems on Windows Help and Support. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 161
Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • The user's guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com • The user's guide available on the media included with your Mobile Broadband - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 162
WPAN NOTE: WPAN is not supported on all computers. WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your personal workspace. WPAN technology supports communication over a short distance. Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. is an - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 163
enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is disabled, select this option to enable the firewall. Software companies regularly update their products to add security fixes. Install the latest version of your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 164
Local Area Network (WLAN) Change the Default Router Administrator Password Setting and Default Wireless Network Name (SSID). Your wireless router uses an administrator password and wireless network name (Service Set Identifier [SSID]), which are set to default values by the router manufacturer - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 165
router to use MAC filtering, the router will limit access to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value. This value is the MAC address - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 166
or secure hotspot wireless service provider. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Before using public wireless networks, update your operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. If you are using the Windows Vista or Windows XP - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 167
the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 168
Ethernet (or "wired") • Bluetooth and UWB • GPS To access Dell ControlPoint window is displayed. 2 Click Connection Manager. The Connection Manager Overview window appears. 3 From the Connection Manager Overview window, select Manage Connections and follow the instructions Wireless, Mobile Broadband) - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 169
and virus protection up to date across the network See the Dell™ Systems Management Administrator's Guide for details on the use of the Intel® Active Management Technology. This guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 169 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 170
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both individual and organizational users) around the world. The Internet supports an extensive world-wide collection of computers and servers, which need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP offers one or more of the following Internet connection options: - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 172
than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides cable, or satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites To view the Internet, you - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 173
on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Service provider (ISP). To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 174
or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 175
Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came from your Internet service Connections→ Internet Options. The Internet Options window appears. Use this window to establish settings for certain features, such - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 176
, and blue hyperlinks (purple if they have already been visited). 1 Uncheck the Use Windows Colors default check box and the fields will no longer be greyed out. 2 Click font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text on a web page, try the Zoom feature at the bottom right-hand - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 177
space used to store this information. Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows Tabs allow you to open multiple web pages at the same time in the same browsing window. It is not necessary to have multiple instances of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. The tab - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 178
using without redirecting your to a new address. 6 In the Open links from other programs section, click A new tab in the current window. This action opens hyperlinks in a new tab without opening a new browser. Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments If you have a visual impairment - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 179
website a certain amount of interaction occurs between the web page and your computer's browser. Sometimes websites display ads that pop up in another window. Sometimes your visits to a website are tracked by cookies that are placed on your computer. Ensure security and privacy by: Using antivirus - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 180
antivirus programs from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Updating Your Antivirus Programs updates to your antivirus program. Some antivirus programs can update automatically when you are connected to the Internet. Firewalls Firewalls are an added security feature in Windows - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 181
The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be applied to with one another. • The Default Settings allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. This option places the firewall at the default status. HINT: - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 182
computer program used for tracking consumers to better aim advertising at specific targets. It can also be used to discover information about individuals about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at the Microsoft website (microsoft - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 183
spyware and malware, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support: • "Remove spyware from your computer" • with reputable online stores to avoid possible fraud and to easily exchange or return items. Read store ratings or reviews by other customers - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 184
Take the following precautions to ensure that your online shopping experience is both safe and secure: • Verify an outside assessment of the security measures in place. Controlling Pop-ups 1 From the Internet Options window, click the Privacy tab. 2 If the box next to Pop-up blocker is unchecked, - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 185
Controlling Unwanted Toolbars toolbar Toolbars are located in the top of the browser to assist you as you navigate through web pages. Many of these are useful but too many can decrease the actual size of the browser you use to view the websites. 1 Click View. 2 Click Toolbars. Another menu will - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 186
engine to search for information. There are many search engines to choose from. Each search engine may behave differently. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of words you are searching for in - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 187
for your TCP/IP, see the documentation that came from your Internet Service Provider. Also, see Windows Help and Support for a better understanding of working with Internet settings: click Start or → Help and Support. Printing a Web Page Many websites provide a printer-friendly version of the pages - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 188
Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer Clearing Browser History The browser keeps a record of all the websites you visit. This function was designed to make travel to the same website take less time. However, this can sometimes create security risks or even impact your computer's performance. - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 189
the Delete Cookies button. You can also limit the number of cookies placed in your computer by increasing the privacy settings: 1 From the Internet Options window, click the Privacy tab. 2 Move the vertical slide bar up for more privacy and the reduction of cookies allowed, or down for less privacy - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 190
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and co-workers over the Internet. The e-mail software from most service providers offers an Internet Connection Wizard to help you connect to up your email account. You need the following information from your Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator: • Account name - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 192
→ Help and Support. Windows Vista® To add (or remove) a Windows Mail account: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Mail. 2 Click Tools→ Accounts. 3 Click Add or Remove, choose the type of account you want to add or remove, click Next, and then follow the online instructions. Windows® XP To add - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 193
changing an e-mail rule or applying a rule to downloaded e-mail messages, see "Organize e-mail using rules and folders" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To delete an e-mail message: 1 Select the message you want to delete, and click Delete. 2 To select multiple - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 194
→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail message in the main window. 3 On the Message window, click Create Rule from Message. This creates a simple e-mail secure: • Set an appropriate security level through your e-mail service (see "Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet" - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 195
service provider. Reducing Spam Set an appropriate security level in your e-mail software (Windows Mail for Windows Vista or Outlook Express for Windows XP) for sorting e-mail that you receive. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Windows , you should periodically review the messages in your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 196
more about reducing spam in your e- mail messages, see "Block spam and other unwanted e-mail" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Options→ Security tab. 3 Under Download Images, click Block - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 197
done so, and lists the attachment that has been blocked. Other e-mail services allow you to select file types to be blocked. FOR MORE INFORMATION: e-mail in Windows Mail, see "View e-mail messages in Windows Mail" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Sending E-mail - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 198
message right away, click Send. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about sending e-mail in Windows Mail, see "Write an e-mail message" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 On the toolbar, click Create Mail. 3 In the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 199
. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about creating e-mail messages, see "Create contact groups (mailing lists)" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 In the Address Book, select the folder in which you want to create - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 200
use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Select a directory service from the . Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 your files" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 201
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about backing up e-mail messages, see "To compact and back up e-mail folders" in Outlook Express Help. E-mail 201 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 202
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computer, you can also connect other media devices, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. You can view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your own CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a laptop media device, such as an MP3 player. FOR MORE INFORMATION - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 204
Playing various media • Transferring and backing up data • Entertainment For instructions on using these buttons see the documentation that came with your computer the Play button. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. Select the function for the task you are attempting to accomplish - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 205
side up, in the drive slot. 3 For those computers equipped with multimedia buttons, press the Play button. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. Select the function for the task you are attempting to accomplish such as open for viewing or open for direct data transfer. To format media - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 206
drive. b Ensure that the settings are correct, and then follow the instructions online. The computer reads your source disk and copies the data to a finished copying the source disk, it automatically ejects. HINT: Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a disk only after you start - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 207
5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels . In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 208
), see the documentation that came with the device. Also, see "Using Windows Media Player" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer Follow the instructions that came with your media device to connect it to your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 209
between automatic and manual sync operations. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First works best for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device laptop device. When you copy files to your laptop media device, the Status column in the Items to Copy window - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 210
Install a coin-cell battery into the remote control. 2 Launch the Windows Vista Media Center. 3 Use the remote control buttons to play media. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Dell Travel Remote, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Also, see the instructions that came with the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 211
Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to enable S/PDIF Interface. 4 Click Close - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 212
with your computer, see the documentation that came with your camera. Also, search for topics on digital cameras in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player is Microsoft's native software for playing, recording, and organizing - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 213
CDs • Listening to radio stations • Searching and organizing your digital media files • Copying and syncing files to laptop devices • Shopping for digital media online FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Media Player, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 214
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Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. For more information about watching and - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 216
• DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of these video - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 217
You may need to navigate through a great deal of information in order to understand the possible you plan to perform Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that you connect them correctly. Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer Your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 218
NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I connectors are noninterchangeable. Cables for each are unique. Make sure that you know which format your computer supports. DisplayPort allows you to connect a computer and a home-theater system. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits" on page 56 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 219
you want to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. S-video cables generally transmit video only. However, certain component adapters that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may include audio ports for speaker connections. Identifying the Connectors on Your TV Your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 220
and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available for purchase from Dell. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your computer, use them. Do not interchange - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 221
Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 222
Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 223
for Possible Configurations NOTE: These configurations may or may not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came with your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard audio Generally available and easy to • S-video - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 224
the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are appropriate for the selected video - Can be used to select display arrangement but these are best used to cycle through views after display settings are chosen Press - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 225
the TV Menu" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 211). Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card to set the display configuration. This method provides the best - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 226
the connection to the TV. The computer recognizes the TV as an available external display. Before selecting S/PDIF digital audio, ensure that your computer supports S/PDIF. If you are connecting to a TV that has multiple video and audio connectors available, connect the audio cables to the same row - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 227
1 3. HDMI 2 4. TV 5. DIGITAL TV 6. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV6 (Component 2) 12. AV7 (Component 3) 13. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 228
EXAMPLE: If you are connecting an S-Video cable from the computer to the TV and you have inserted it into the S-Video connection labeled S-Video 1 on the back of the TV, then select option #8 for AV3 (S-Video 1). What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Disconnect the S- - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 229
NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 1 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 230
connectors on your TV or other audio device. Composite Video and Standard Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: Depending on the computer, the composite video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. See the documentation shipped with your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 231
2 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 232
may be a single port or multi-port dongle. For more information, see the documentation shipped with your computer. 1 Connect the composite S-video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 233
composite videoinput connector on the TV. 4 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter. 5 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. Composite Video and Multi - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 234
video TV-out connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 4 Plug one end of the multi-channel analog - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 235
. 2 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 235 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 236
other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio component video adapter S-video TV-out connector 236 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 237
the colors of the TV input connectors. 4 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the component video adapter. 5 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. Connecting Your Computer to - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 238
DVI Connector DVI connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the DVI video adapter to the DVI connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the DVI video cable into the DVI video-input connector on the TV. 3 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 239
Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV Verify the Connection to the TV To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. For more information on physical connections, see "Physically Connecting Your Computer to - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 240
your computer to your TV or projector, you can configure the display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 241
, or projector to the computer. 2 Access the Display Properties window through the Control Panel. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. NOTE: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than that supported by the display, the settings adjust automatically to the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 242
the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Configuring Display Settings You may use the Windows Display Properties menu to set up the display configuration and adjust display settings for your computer when connecting your computer to a TV - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 243
second display device, the best method for configuring the Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to adjust a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 244
tab. The Settings tab allows you to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to Windows Help and Support. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 245
tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click Guide for the monitor. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 246
vendors provide: • Video card control panels • Detailed help guides • Context sensitive help • Display settings wizards • TV settings your computer. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the video card. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Control Panel. 2 Click - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 247
card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. For example, if the computer has - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 248
6 From the Select a Task menu, select the Display category. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Control Panel. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 249
that category. For more information, see the section of Windows Help and support for user's guides and device guides. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can find help from a variety of sources: • Television - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 250
Display Properties menu. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display resolution. TV Colors are not True Use the control panel for the video card vendor to adjust color - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 251
Security and Privacy Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords The Microsoft® Windows® operating system has security features such as administrator passwords and user passwords that let you control access to your computer and the information stored on - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 252
To learn more about administrator rights, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Setting Access Permissions on Folders or Files that user's group to a restricted user group. A user who is part of the restricted user group can operate the computer and save documents, but - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 253
the computer. To see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on your computer. Passwords Anyone can log on to your computer and access your files unless it is protected by a password. If you - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 254
, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Smart Cards NOTE: The smart card feature may not be available on your computer. Smart cards are laptop credit-card fingerprint to authenticate your user identity and helps keep your Dell computer secure. 254 Security and Privacy - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 255
your computer. Using a digital image from the camera in your computer, the facial recognition software Windows Firewall For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Security→ Windows Firewall. For Windows® XP Click Start Firewall. → Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows 2 Turn the Windows - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 256
box, and then click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about encryption, see "Encryption: recommended links" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Antivirus Software By using an antivirus software program, you can protect your computer from computer viruses - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 257
box. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using public wireless networks, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 258
and how to protect against them, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • How do I remove a computer virus? • How can I tell if my computer has a virus? Dealing With Cookies Cookies are used by websites to personalize your viewing experience - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 259
To learn more about spyware and malware, see "Spyware and Malware" on page 182. Also, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Remove spyware from your computer • Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer • When to trust a website - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 260
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remotely from another computer. You must be logged on as administrator to enable Remote Desktop. To set up the host computer, you need: • Microsoft Windows XP Professional must be installed on the computer containing the files and programs that you want to access from a remote computer. Microsoft - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 262
must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running a compatible version of Microsoft Windows and must be one of the dynamic naming services that map a fully qualified domain name to the IP. 262 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 263
EXAMPLE: Some remote users take advantage of a free service from No-IP.com. The No-IP.com software Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 263 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 264
264 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 265
the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 266
NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 267
PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 268
If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: 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. The System Recovery - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 269
"Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 79). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 270
-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 271
HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273
support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
- Replace power protection Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist. - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
Dell" on page 337 for assistance). C P U F A N F A I L U R E - CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer). H A R D - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 276
System Setup Program Screen" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 277
boot notebook computers that support multiple hard drives. See "Drive Problems problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. S H U T D O W N F A I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 278
applies to laptop computers that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 279
ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 280
the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Ensure that the processor you are using is supported by your computer (see the documentation for your computer). Windows Hardware Troubleshooter - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281
If you experience a problem with your computer, see "Troubleshooting" on page 271 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. See "System Setup" on page 307 to review your computer's configuration - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
on. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 283
appears, continue to wait until you see the 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 media. 4 Press any key to start the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 284
code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a test - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 285
, and the problem description. Describes the support options for your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The application also provides you with options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 286
computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access multiple options for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Click to provide your feedback for Dell Support Center application. 286 Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 287
replace the battery (see the instructions that came with your computer). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Drive Problems , see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Troubleshooting 287 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 288
's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. 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 - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. Optical - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 289
to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell Troubleshooting 289 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 290
your Internet service provider. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 291
of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 292
using the keyboard. 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 - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 293
Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 294
(until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 295
supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions SETTINGS - Troubleshooting 295 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. 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 - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 297
• Replace power Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power strip Troubleshooting 297 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 298
instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows Vista 1 DRIVER - SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 299
Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 299 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 300
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. 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 - See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. 300 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 301
sound is not muted. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 302
instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell to support.dell.com. The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303
needed. 3 3D image quality is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ T T I N G S - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, monitor self-test. Only Part of the Display is Readable Troubleshooting 303 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
a lamp. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 305
e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting 305 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 306
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operating system features (system settings), see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use the system setup program to: an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup program settings. Certain changes - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 308
Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try again. Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about a specific your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 309
device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the downarrow or up-arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 310
Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press . The computer boots to the selected device. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Changing Boot - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 311
System Summary. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. NOTE: It is recommended that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 312
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 313
rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to your computer. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 314
hot swapping. While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 315
RS232 Serial Port A serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. Serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware. Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 316
and is commonly used to connect to a printer. Pin Signal 1 /STROBE 2 D0 3 D1 4 D2 5 D3 6 D4 7 D5 8 D6 9 D7 10 /ACK 11 BUSY 12 PE 13 SEL Pin Signal 14 /AUTOFD 15 /ERROR 16 /INIT 17 /SELIN 18 GND 19 GND 20 GND 21 GND 22 GND 23 GND 24 GND 25 GND - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 317
(up to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is hot pluggable. eSATA is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for notebooks, desktop, consumer electronics and entry servers. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 318
an internal modem to a telephone line. A modem is used to connect a computer to the Internet by making a data call over phone lines to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Usually, there are two modem ports side by side. The one marked line (or with a line symbol) is connected to the telephone line - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 319
a fast Internet connection between computers. Data moves through these at speeds of either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps depending on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. When in use, lights on these devices flicker. The ACT light flickers when data moves through the network - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 320
Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2) The PS/2 standard, introduced by IBM in 1987, stands for Personal System/2. PS/2 port is commonly used to plug in a keyboard or mouse. Pin Signal 1 Keyboard/mouse data 2 (Reserved) 3 Ground 4 Keyboard/mouse power (+5 V) 5 Keyboard/mouse clock 6 (Reserved) 320 Ports - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 321
port supports the basic graphic hardware before a device-specific driver is loaded into the computer. Pin Signal 1 RED Video 2 GREEN Video 3 BLUE Video 4 NC 5 GND 6 RED Video GND 7 GREEN Video GND 8 BLUE Video GND Pin Signal 9 DDC 5V+ 10 SYNC GND 11 MONITOR_DETECT- 12 DDC_DATA (SDA) 13 Horizontal - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 322
Video Interface-Integrated) port supports both analog signals and adapter. Pin Signal 1 TMDS DATA2- 2 TMDS DATA2+ 3 TMDS DATA2/4 SHLD 4 TMDS DATA4- 5 TMDS DATA4+ 6 DDC CLK 7 DDC DATA 8 ANALOG VERT SYNC 9 TMDS DATA1- 10 TMDS DATA1+ 11 TMDS DATA1/3 SHLD 12 TMDS DATA3- Pin Signal 13 TMDS DATA3+ 14 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 323
), also known as Y/C is an analog video signal that carries the video data as two separate signals, luma (brightness) and chroma (color). S-Video supports a standard definition video, but does not carry audio on the same cable. S-Video provides sharp images when using a clean DVD source. S-Video - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 324
Component Video Component video consists of three signals. The first is the luminance signal, which indicates brightness or black & white information that is contained in the original RGB (red green blue) signal. It is referred to as the Y component. The second and third signals are called color - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 325
Composite Video Composite video is an interface for sending or receiving an analog video signal. It is a composite of several signals, LUMA, CHROMA, and SYNC (together referred to as CVSB or Composite Video Blanking and Sync). LUMA represents the brightness or luminance of the picture and includes - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 326
transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as standard, enhanced, TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0- 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin Signal 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. on device) 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 327
and Benefits" on page 56. Pin Signal 1 ML_Lane 0(p) 2 GND 3 ML_Lane 0(n) 4 ML_Lane 1(p) 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 1(n) 7 ML_Lane 2(p) 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 2(n) 10 ML_Lane 3(p) Pin Signal 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 3(n) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX_CH(p) 16 GND 17 AUX_CH(n) 18 Hot Plug 19 DP_PWR Return 20 DP_PWR Ports 327 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 328
S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA) Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) is a serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. S/PDIF uses unbalanced 75 ohm coaxial cable up to 10 meters with coaxial RCA connectors or optical fiber terminated with a - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 329
Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 4 side surround Use the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 330
330 Ports - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 331
that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336. This checklist helps you to organize information Dell's support services will need to troubleshoot your computer - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 332
suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services" on page 333 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 333
about Dell products and services on the following websites: www.dell.com www.dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) www.dell.com/la (Latin American and Caribbean countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 334
, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recorded message prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Problems With Your Order If you - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 335
operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 336
bottom or back of your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 337
, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 338
338 Getting Help - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 339
AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows battery life span - The length of time (years) during which a laptop computer battery is able to be depleted and recharged. battery - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 340
- The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. boot sequence - Specifies the order of the devices from - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 341
to as the Product Key or Product ID. Control Panel - A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such , or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - dual in-line memory module - A circuit board with memory - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 342
as a unit with common rules and procedures for use by a specific group of users. A user logs on to the domain to that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors. driver - Software that allows the operating system to an analog telephone line. dual-core - A technology in which two - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 343
and network adapters are common types of ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 344
graphical user interface - Software that interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. H hard drive - A drive that reads and writes data information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored. 344 - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 345
IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the computer. An address in RAM that is associated with a specific device (such as a serial connector, parallel cannot operate both devices simultaneously. ISP - Internet service provider - A company that allows you to access - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 346
network (WAN). LCD - liquid crystal display - The technology used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. LED - light-emitting diode - An electronic ratings. media bay - A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory - A temporary data - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 347
memory address - A specific location where data is of image resolution used for digital cameras. ms - millisecond - A measure adapter on it. A network adapter is also referred to as a NIC (network interface controller). NIC - See network adapter. notification area - The section of the Windows - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 348
adapters are common types of PC Cards. PCI - peripheral component interconnect - PCI is a local bus that supports 32 of transferring data between two devices through the processor as part of the data path. pixel - A single point on with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 349
BIOS, that perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions only to specific individuals. refresh - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 350
digital device or digital camera to your computer. Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Also see Express Service Code. setup program - A program - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 351
the normal AC-line voltage the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and - Enables Windows programs to operate with - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 352
only text; for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. fit inside the module bay of a laptop computer to reduce the weight of voltage regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. V - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 353
66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper - The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. WLAN - wireless local area network - Dell Studio 1909 | Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 354
X XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768. Z ZIF - zero insertion force - A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no
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