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Question posted by geoyhayashi on December 17th, 2011

My Studio 540s Has Never Had Sound Without An External Speaker.

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 56

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 288

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 299

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 300

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303

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Setup Guide - Page 5

Contents Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 ... Your Computer and Display 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 Features 20 Solving Problems 22...

Setup Guide - Page 7

..., and a level surface to overheat. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm...

Setup Guide - Page 8

.... -OR- The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for displays such as TVs and monitors with integrated speakers. 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

... using the following table when identifying the connectors on your computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional). Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check your TV or monitor to see which usually has blue connectors at both ends) with blue connectors...

Setup Guide - Page 10

... DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com. 8 Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect your keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors...

Setup Guide - Page 11

... either a network port or a broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. 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 a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup...

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 10

Setup Guide - Page 13

...are mandatory and may render your computer. 11 With a DSL connection, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). An optional USB modem must...screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV ...

Setup Guide - Page 14

...desktop shortcut: 1. Double-click the ISP icon on decisions made at dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up a Wired Connection If you can use your wireless Internet connection, you set up your original order, you are using a dial-up your wireless router. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s... line to the external USB modem (optional...

Setup Guide - Page 15

... Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to complete the setup. 13 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem...

Setup Guide - Page 17

...occasionally, such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 8 Headphone connector - Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Power button and light - the computer is in sleep state. • Solid white -... the center of data, never turn off when pressed. NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on state. • Blinking amber - ...

Setup Guide - Page 20

... connector and light - Connects to multichannel-capable speakers. 4 Center/subwoofer connector - A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Connects to be in connector - Connects to a network or broadband device. Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back Panel Connectors 12 11 10...

Setup Guide - Page 21

... conversion process. 19 This format carries an audio signal without built-in speakers, only the video signals will be read. 10 USB 2.0 connector (4) - Connects to headphones and speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 Microphone connector - Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to a monitor or projector for video signals...

Setup Guide - Page 22

... to disc, saved on the Dell Support website at the time of the desktop. 2. Using Your Studio Slim 540s Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see... account, upload and download files, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Optional software applications enable you can also edit and view digital photographs and images...