Dell Studio Slim 540s Support Question
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Question posted by chuchabib on March 29th, 2014
How To Replace A Dell Studio 540s Computer Fan
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
... the message appeared. System Messages for Desktop Computers
NOTE: If the message you can use the status of certain features. CPU fan failure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...the problem. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting
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See the documentation shipped with your ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11
Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software ... 25
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
You should never place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at ...airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals.
Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 8
... as TVs and monitors with integrated speakers. The VGA connector carries only video signals for displays such as monitors and projectors.
-OR- Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
Connect the Display
Your computer uses one of two different connectors for connecting the display.
Setup Guide - Page 9
... the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends). You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at both ends) with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (white connector). Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check your TV or monitor to see which usually has blue...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... to the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com.
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Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable.
Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
A network connection is not required to complete your computer. To attach your computer to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the other end of ...
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
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
... and may render your computer unusable. Connect to complete. The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
• DSL connections that provide Internet access through your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. Windows Vista® Setup
To set up Windows Vista...
Setup Guide - Page 14
... service for setup instructions.
If you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you can use your wireless Internet connection, you set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
• Wireless LAN connections that may or may not be installed...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... instructions on how you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your...a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... back) to
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open /close - Press here to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2 Eject button for common tasks. Can contain an
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optional Media Card Reader.
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Using Your Studio Slim 540s 2
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3 Your computer has indicators, buttons, and
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features that provide information at-a-glance and
time...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... system board.
• Solid amber -
Connects to a microphone for audio input.
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Hard drive activity light - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive
activity. Using Your Studio Slim 540s
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Power button and light - the computer is blinking.
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Setup Guide - Page 18
To eject a disc from the drive, press the eject button. A few seconds later the disc ejects.
16 Using Your Studio Slim 540s Using the Optical Drive Place the disc in and begins reading its content. The drive automatically pulls the disc in the center of the disc tray, with the label facing outwards and gently push the disc tray.
Setup Guide - Page 19
Access connectors for the power supply. NOTE: May or may not be available on page 18.
1 2 Card slots - Using Your Studio Slim 540s
Back View Features
1 Back panel connectors - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
3 Power supply LED -
Plug USB, audio, and other ...
Setup Guide - Page 20
..., use the
connector on " state.
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Back L/R surround connector -
Connects to a subwoofer.
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Line-in a steady "on the card. Connects to a network
or broadband device. Using Your Studio Slim 540s
Back Panel Connectors
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IEEE 1394 connector -
The network
activity light flashes when the computer
is transmitting or receiving data. Connects...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... card.
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Microphone connector - This format carries an audio signal without built-in speakers, only the video signals will be read.
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USB 2.0 connector (4) - Using Your Studio Slim 540s
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Front L/R line-out connector -
Connects to a
monitor or projector for digital audio through an analog audio conversion process.
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Setup Guide - Page 22
... media formats
including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com.
You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as... Your Studio Slim 540s
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of the desktop.
2....
Setup Guide - Page 23
...; provides three default options:
• Balanced - Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.
2. Using Your Studio Slim 540s
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in the Back up files and folders on your computer. Click Back up files or...
Setup Guide - Page 48
... 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 Slim 540s
This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
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