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Using Support Tools
Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your
computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and
Software Problems” on page 53 and run the
Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for
technical assistance. It is recommended that
you print these procedures before you begin.
NOTE:
Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell
computers.
NOTE:
The
Drivers and Utilities
disc
is optional and may not ship with your
computer.
Ensure that the device that you want to test
displays in the system setup program and is
active. Press <F2> during POST (Power On Self
Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive
or from the
Drivers and Utilities
disc.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your
Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden
diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE:
If your computer cannot display
a screen image, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 76).
Ensure that the computer is connected to an
1.
electrical outlet that is known to be working
properly.
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2.
When the DELL
3.
™
logo appears, press <F12>
immediately. Select
Diagnostics
from the
boot menu and press <Enter>.
This may invoke the Pre‑Boot System
Assessment (PSA) on your computer.
Summary of Contents for 1555 - Studio - Chainlink
Page 1: ...SETUP GUIDE ...
Page 2: ......
Page 3: ...SETUP GUIDE Model PP39L ...
Page 10: ...8 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Press the Power Button ...
Page 15: ...13 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 1 battery bay 2 SIM card slot 3 SIM card 3 2 1 ...
Page 17: ...15 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop ...
Page 26: ...24 Using Your Studio Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 ...
Page 29: ...27 Using Your Studio Laptop ...
Page 30: ...28 Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base Features 1 3 2 ...
Page 42: ...40 Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Optical Drive ...
Page 79: ...77 Getting Help ...
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