Dell Studio 540 Support Question
Dell Studio 540 Support Question
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Question posted by MrZfishinm on September 14th, 2013
Dell Studio 540 Desktop Won't Start
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 33
...The components of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop
33 Microsoft Windows Desktop
desktop
shortcut icons
Start button
taskbar
notification area
Overview
The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
..., keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.
• Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...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 ...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 34 Operating ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... connecting peripherals. Restricting airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to 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 level surface to overheat...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... and monitors with integrated speakers. NOTE: A DVI 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...
Setup Guide - Page 9
... DVI connector (optional). HDMI
VGA
DVI
You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.
7 Refer to the following connectors available on your computer has a DVI connector, use .
Setting Up Your Studio 540
If your display to select the connection type you will use the VGA cable (with a DVI...
Setup Guide - Page 10
Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
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 of ...
Setup Guide - Page 11
... existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
9 To attach your computer. 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. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector).
A click indicates that uses a cable connection...
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
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
... the Internet and use your telephone on the screen. The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
Setting Up Your Studio 540
• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer unusable. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. Doing so may take...
Setup Guide - Page 14
... a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1. NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of purchase.
Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components that provide Internet access using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Studio 540
• Wireless...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears.
4.
Click Start → Control Panel.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided ...
NOTE: If you cannot connect to connect:
a. Setting Up Your Studio 540
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to the Internet but have successfully connected in the...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... computer when you access the Dell Support
11
5 6 7
website or call technical support.
10
2 Optical drive - Plays or records only
standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and
8
Blu-ray Disc™.
3 Optical drive panel - This panel covers the optical drive (shown in open position).
9
14 Using Your Studio 540
Your computer has indicators...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Connects
to eject a disc from the optical drive.
5
IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio 540
8
Power button and light - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply.
9
Hard drive activity light -
Press to headphones.
NOTE: To ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
...; Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• Multi Media Card (MMC)
• Memory Stick
• Memory Stick PRO
• xD-Picture Card (type - Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip - Provides a
fast and convenient way to cover the FlexBay drive, USB connectors, IEEE 1394 connector, headphone connector, and microphone connector...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... cards.
4 Back panel connectors - Connects to the power socket.
17 Attach a commercially
1
available anti-theft device.
3 Expansion card slots (4) - Back View Features
7 6 5
4
3
Using Your Studio 540
1 Security cable slot - Select the region specific voltage range.
7 Power connector - Plug USB,
audio, and other devices into the
appropriate connector.
2
5 Power supply light -
Setup Guide - Page 20
Using Your Studio 540
Back Panel Connectors
12
1
IEEE 1394 connector -
Connects your computer to a subwoofer.
7
6
18 A high
10
volume of network traffic may make this light appear to ...
Setup Guide - Page 22
...Studio 540
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of the desktop... Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can customize your desktop to music and radio stations. Entertainment and Multimedia
You can access websites, setup an...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... instructions in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.
2. To back up computer.
3. Using Your Studio 540
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in the Back up Files...
Setup Guide - Page 48
...: 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.
Specifications
Computer Model
Studio 540
This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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