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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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... in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on...
... in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on...
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... OK. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
... OK. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
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... most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If not, proceed to step 2. If it to use your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. Printers-Settings and Drivers...
... most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If not, proceed to step 2. If it to use your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. Printers-Settings and Drivers...
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... media drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on page 265) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore...
... media drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on page 265) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore...
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... ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If you...
... ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If you...
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... specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is used to provide the broadband service; What You Need to Set up a typical LAN. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access...
... specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is used to provide the broadband service; What You Need to Set up a typical LAN. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access...
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..., nonsecure network, you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to specify the type of your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. To find out if your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Use a firewall. Before using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select...
..., nonsecure network, you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to specify the type of your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. To find out if your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Use a firewall. Before using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select...
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... optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 337). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on...
... optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 337). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on...
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... Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with options for running the test. Troubleshooting 285 The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. The application also provides you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads...
... Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with options for running the test. Troubleshooting 285 The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. The application also provides you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads...
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... your network settings are correct and that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 79. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers...
... your network settings are correct and that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 79. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers...
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Turn off nearby devices to check for Color quality and Screen resolution. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y ...
Turn off nearby devices to check for Color quality and Screen resolution. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y ...
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... the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
... the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
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... more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all...
... more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all...
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... network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. super-extended graphics array plus - system board - A utility that serves as the motherboard. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - An audio transfer file format that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. standby mode - super-video graphics array - A connector used...
... network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. super-extended graphics array plus - system board - A utility that serves as the motherboard. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - An audio transfer file format that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. standby mode - super-video graphics array - A connector used...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in...
... is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in...
Setup Guide
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... Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore...
... Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore...
Setup Guide
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... computer setup, but if you can connect it now. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio 540 A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of the network cable to...
... computer setup, but if you can connect it now. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio 540 A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of the network cable to...
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... support.dell.com. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need...
... support.dell.com. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need...
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Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46
Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46
