Dell Studio 540 Support Question
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Question posted by unreAlha on January 17th, 2014
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 34
... toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs.
taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs.
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Microsoft Windows Desktop Taskbar
Start button
Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button
notification area
Overview
The Windows taskbar is usually located...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 70
... minimized windows.
Windows logo key and
Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to the Recycle Bin.
Windows logo key and
Restores all open items.
Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document...
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
... back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
5 Setting Up Your Studio 540
This section provides information about setting up your Studio 540 may cause it is powered on all other sides.
You should never place your computer. Before Setting Up...space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals.
Setup Guide - Page 8
... with integrated speakers. The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for connecting the display. Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect the Display
Your computer uses one of two different connectors for displays such as monitors and projectors.
-OR-
Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Studio 540
If your computer has a DVI connector, use . HDMI
VGA
DVI
You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.
7 Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using the following table when identifying the connectors on your computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI ...
Setup Guide - Page 10
NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com.
8 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.
Connect ...
Setup Guide - Page 11
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. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector ...
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.
Dial‑up connections are mandatory and may render your existing telephone line or cellular ...
Setup Guide - Page 14
... WiFi 802.11 technology. Setting Up a Wired Connection
If you set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Setting Up Your Studio 540
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that may or may not be installed in your computer based on the Microsoft...
Setup Guide - Page 15
NOTE: Have your ISP information ready.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. b. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup.
...the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage.
Setting Up Your Studio 540
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to the Internet window appears.
4. Click Start → Control Panel....
Setup Guide - Page 16
... computer when you access the Dell Support
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website or call technical support.
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2 Optical drive - Plays or records only
standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and
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Blu-ray Disc™.
3 Optical drive panel - This panel covers the optical drive (shown in open position).
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14 Using Your Studio 540
Your computer has indicators, buttons...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... video cameras.
6
Line-in power-on
when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on state.
• Blinking amber - 4 Optical drive eject button -
Using Your Studio 540
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Power button and light - there may be a problem with the system board.
• Solid amber -
Setup Guide - Page 18
..., and MP3 players.
14 Optional Optical drive bay - Can contain an optional FlexBay.
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Can contain an additional optical drive.
16 Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip - H)
12 FlexBay drive -
Setup Guide - Page 19
... other devices into the
appropriate connector.
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5 Power supply light - Connects your computer.
2 Padlock rings - Connects to the power socket.
17 Back View Features
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4
3
Using Your Studio 540
1 Security cable slot -
Setup Guide - Page 20
... transmitting or receiving data. Connects your computer to
high-speed serial multimedia devices such
as digital video cameras.
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2
Network connector and light -
Using Your Studio 540
Back Panel Connectors
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1
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...
Setup Guide - Page 21
..., or MP3 player.
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VGA connector - On computers with integrated amplifiers. Connects
USB devices, such as a
microphone, cassette player, CD player,
or VCR. Using Your Studio 540
5
Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
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USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a
monitor or projector only for voice or audio input into...
Setup Guide - Page 22
...:
1. Click Personalize, to music and radio stations. Using Your 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.
2. You can customize your computer. Optional software applications enable you...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... computer by maximizing system performance. Click Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in your operating system to your computer over its lifetime.
• High performance - To back up files:
1. Using Your Studio 540
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in the Back up...
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