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Question posted by mrfaith001 on November 26th, 2013
Www.dell.com/hook Up A Studio 540
how do i hook up my 540 t0 my monitor?
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Related Dell Studio 540 Manual Pages
Dell Technology Guide - Page 275
...R T - During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status of certain features. System Messages for Desktop Computers
NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive ...337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com.
Troubleshooting
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Diagnostic Lights for either the operating system or...
Setup Guide - Page 5
Contents
Setting Up Your Studio 540 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the...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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
Restricting airflow around your Studio 540 may cause it to place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a ...back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
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You should never place your computer. Setting Up Your Studio 540
This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a ...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... connector may be available on your computer if you purchased an optional discreet graphics card.
6 Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect the Display
Your computer uses one of two different connectors for displays such as monitors and projectors.
-OR- The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both video and audio...
Setup Guide - Page 9
..., the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional). HDMI
VGA
DVI
You can purchase a DVI-to -VGA adapter (white connector). Setting Up Your Studio 540
If your computer has a DVI connector, use .
Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check your TV or monitor to see which usually has blue connectors at dell...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com.
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Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Use the USB connectors on the back panel...
Setup Guide - Page 11
... (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. To attach your computer.
Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). 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.
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer
Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display
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Setup Guide - Page 13
The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
Setting Up Your Studio 540
• DSL connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the screen. ...
Setup Guide - Page 14
...desktop.
3. If you are using WiFi 802.11 technology. Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wireless router.
Setting Up Your Studio 540... connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1.
Save and close any open files, and ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
Setting Up Your Studio 540
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... the Dell Support
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website or call technical support.
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2 Optical drive - This panel covers the optical drive (shown in open position).
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14 Using Your Studio 540
Your computer has indicators, buttons, and
features that provide information at-a-glance and
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time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.
2
Front View Features
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1 Service Tag...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... -
Connects to a microphone for voice or to eject a disc from the optical drive.
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IEEE 1394 connector - the computer is in or microphone connector - Using Your Studio 540
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Power button and light - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive
activity. Connects
to high-speed serial multimedia devices
such as digital video cameras.
6
Line-in...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... - M and type - Connects
USB devices that are connected
occasionally such as memory keys,
digital cameras, and MP3 players.
14 Optional Optical drive bay - Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip - H)
12 FlexBay drive - Can contain an optional FlexBay.
13
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Slide up the front panel door grip to view...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... anti-theft device.
3 Expansion card slots (4) - Indicates power
availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
4 Back panel connectors - Back View Features
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3
Using Your Studio 540
1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a lock for a security cable...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Using Your Studio 540
Back Panel Connectors
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IEEE 1394 connector - A high
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volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
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3
Back L/R ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
....
12 S/PDIF connector - Connects to amplifiers and TVs for voice or audio input into a
sound or telephony program. Connects to a
monitor or projector only for both audio and video signals.
Using Your Studio 540
5
Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
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USB 2.0 connectors (4) - On computers with integrated amplifiers.
NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 22
...if the option is selected at support.dell.com. Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer. Customizing the Desktop
You can customize your desktop to a disc, saved on portable products...Support website at the time of the desktop.
2. After connecting to the Internet, you to open area of purchase), and DVDs.
Using Your Studio 540
Software Features
NOTE: For more about ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... your computer by reducing system performance to your computer. This power option saves power on your computer over its lifetime.
• High performance - Using Your Studio 540
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in the Back up Files wizard.
21 Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default...
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