Dell Studio 540 Support Question
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Question posted by antivjaso on October 4th, 2013
Studio 540 Has Solid Amber Light Wont Start
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 8
... Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106
Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107
Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108
8 Files and Folders 109
Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105
Shutting...
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
... it to place your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals. Setting Up Your Studio 540
This section provides information about setting up your Studio 540 may cause it is powered on all other sides.
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
... type of connectors are available. HDMI
VGA
DVI
You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at both ends). Setting Up Your Studio 540
If your computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional).
Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check your display to...
Setup Guide - Page 10
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to attach a USB keyboard and mouse.
Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable.
NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at ...
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 complete your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back ...
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
... unusable. 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 Internet access through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up to 15 minutes to the Internet...
Setup Guide - Page 14
... up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1. To set up your computer based on the screen to complete the setup.
12
Click Start → Connect To. 3. Wireless LAN support...to your original order, you need to connect to a wireless router:
1. Setting Up Your Studio 540
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that may or may not be installed in your Internet ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
Click Start → Control Panel.
3.
NOTE: If you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ...do not know which type of connection to the Internet wizard can help you get one.
1. Setting Up Your Studio 540
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up , depending on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
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.
2
Front View Features
14
3
1 Service Tag (...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...- 4 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Studio 540
8
Power button and light - NOTE: To connect to
an audio cable ...light is blinking.
15 A blinking blue light indicates hard drive
activity. Connects to a microphone for audio input.
7
Headphone connector - there may be a problem with the system board.
• Solid amber -
the computer is in sleep state.
• Solid...
Setup Guide - Page 18
Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip - Slide up the front panel door grip to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and
documents stored on the ...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... devices into the
appropriate connector.
2
5 Power supply light - Connects your computer.
2 Padlock rings - NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a lock for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
4 Back panel connectors - Back View Features
7 6 5
4
3
Using Your Studio 540
1 Security cable slot -
Setup Guide - Page 20
....
4
4
Center/subwoofer connector -
8
5
Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices such
as digital video cameras.
11
2
Network connector and light - Using Your Studio 540
Back Panel Connectors
12
1
IEEE 1394 connector - The network activity light flashes when the computer
1
is transmitting or receiving data. Connects your computer to a network
or broadband device.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... or audio input into a
sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, use the
connector on the card.
6
Front L/R line-out connector - Using Your Studio 540
5
Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
10
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - On computers with a sound card, use the
connector on the card.
9
HDMI...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... speed to configure the power settings on your computer. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.
2. Click Back up files or Back up files:
1. Click Continue on your computer. Using Your Studio 540
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options...
Setup Guide - Page 26
... mouse extension cables.
• Too many devices connected to a power strip.
• Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation.
Solving Problems
If the power light is solid white and the computer is solid amber - The computer is blinking white - Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on . If the power...
Setup Guide - Page 48
... Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Processor
Type
L2 cache
Intel® Celeron®
512 KB
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB
Intel Core™2 Duo
2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB
Intel Core2 Quad
6 MB/8 MB/12 MB
46
Specifications
Computer Model
Studio 540
This...
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