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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 11

... Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the 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...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 140

... to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 141

... in the battery bay. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the power flow to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272

... computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on your Service ...different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop ...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282

..., press and hold the key while powering the computer on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer and... try again. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . OR • After the computer has been powered down the error code(s) and see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 6 Continue with "Using the Dell...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 352

... for a limited amount of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Small UPS systems provide battery power for your computer. video. trusted platform module - uninterruptible power supply - Devices are twisted to protect against interference. UTP - UXGA - TPM - A hardware-based security feature that contain only text; A backup...

Setup Guide - Page 5

... 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...

Setup Guide - Page 7

You should never place your Studio 540 may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 ...

Setup Guide - Page 9

..., use . Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check your TV or monitor to -VGA adapter (white connector). Setting Up Your Studio 540 If your computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional). NOTE: You can connect to the display ... both ends). Refer to the following connectors available on your display to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at dell.com. 7

Setup Guide - Page 10

Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable. Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com. 8 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on...

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

... service. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. 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. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. An optional USB...

Setup Guide - Page 14

...USB modem (optional) and to the telephone wall jack before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you can use your wireless Internet connection, ... Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Setting Up Your Studio 540 • Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that may or may not be installed in...

Setup Guide - Page 15

... you want to connect: a. Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Setting Up Your Studio 540 If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up modem or ISDN.

Setup Guide - Page 16

...-ray Disc™. 3 Optical drive panel - Use the 12 Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support 11 5 6 7 website or call technical support. 10 2 Optical drive - Using Your Studio 540 Your computer has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and 1 time-saving shortcuts for common tasks...

Setup Guide - Page 17

...with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use ...power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 15 Turns the power on state. • Blinking amber - the computer is in the center of your computer. 4 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power...

Setup Guide - Page 19

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 - Connects your computer. 2 Padlock rings - Connects to the power socket. 17 Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 2 5 Power supply light - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 4 ...

Setup Guide - Page 22

... formats including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com. Customizing the Desktop You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files,...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...

Setup Guide - Page 23

...amount of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. Using Your Studio 540 Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in the Back up files: 1. To back up... and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. This power option offers full performance when you periodically back up computer. 3. Microsoft® Windows Vista® ...

Setup Guide - Page 53

... 35°C Storage - 40° to 70° C Relative humidity (maximum): 20% to 0.01 G2/Hz 51 Power DC Power Supply Wattage 300 W/350 W NOTE: The 300 W power supply will be used in Energy star systems. Maximum heat dissipation 75 W (300 W PSU) 188.5 W (350 W PSU)... G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 80% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using the power supply wattage rating.