Dell Studio 540 Support Question
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Question posted by Diznole on May 10th, 2014
Is It Normal To See Light At The Back For Dell Studio 540
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
... want to be working properly.
2 Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see
"Contacting Dell" on Desktop Computers
NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on page 337. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press .
282
Troubleshooting OR • After the...
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
... 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 computer. Restricting airflow around your computer in an ...enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that ...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... discreet graphics card.
6
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
...
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 has a DVI connector, use . Refer to the...your TV or monitor to see which usually has blue connectors at both ends) with blue connectors at dell.com.
7 Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using the following table when identifying the connectors...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... back panel of the computer to attach a USB keyboard and mouse. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com.
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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...
Setup Guide - Page 11
... not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. 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 setup, but if you can connect it now.
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
... slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. 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 several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up connections that provide high...
Setup Guide - Page 14
...174; Windows® desktop.
3.
Follow the instructions on decisions made at dell.com.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Before you can use your wireless router. Setting Up Your Studio 540
• Wireless ...optional) and to your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of purchase. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...-up modem or ISDN. Choose Broadband if you will use an optional USB dial-up , depending on your desktop or if you want to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
5. NOTE: If you do... the ISP might have an ISP icon on how you want to complete the setup.
13 Setting Up Your Studio 540
If you do not have a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...only
standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and
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Blu-ray Disc™.
3 Optical drive panel - 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.
...12
Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support
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5 6 7
website or call technical support.
10
2 Optical drive -
Setup Guide - Page 17
...: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when pressed. Using Your Studio 540
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Power button and light - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive
activity. Connects
to a powered speaker or sound system, use... may be a problem with either the system board or power supply.
9
Hard drive activity light - Press to
an audio cable for audio input.
7
Headphone connector - Connects
to high-...
Setup Guide - Page 18
...; Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• Multi Media Card (MMC)
• Memory Stick
• Memory Stick PRO
• xD-Picture Card (type - Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip -
Setup Guide - Page 19
... an anti-theft device. Indicates power
availability for power supply.
6 Voltage selector switch - Plug USB,
audio, and other devices into the
appropriate connector.
2
5 Power supply light -
Back View Features
7 6 5
4
3
Using Your Studio 540
1 Security cable slot - Connects your computer.
2 Padlock rings -
Setup Guide - Page 20
Using Your Studio 540
Back Panel Connectors
12
1
IEEE 1394 connector - Connects your computer to a subwoofer.
7
6
18 A high
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volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
2
3
Back L/R surround connector -
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3
Connects to multichannel capable
speakers.
4
4
Center/subwoofer connector -
8
5
Connects to a network
or broadband device....
Setup Guide - Page 21
... an audio signal without built-in connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector only for voice or audio input into a
sound or telephony program. 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 22
... computer. To access the display properties window:
1.
You can use your desktop to a disc, saved on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Using Your Studio 540
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your customization options.
20 Entertainment and Multimedia...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... consumed by reducing system performance to configure the power settings on your computer over its lifetime.
• High performance - To back up computer.
3. Using Your Studio 540
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in the Back up Files wizard.
21 Click Back up files or Back up files...
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 540
This section provides information that you may vary by region. Processor
Type
L2 cache
Intel® Celeron®
512 KB
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core...
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