Dell Studio D540 Quick start guide

SETUP GUIDE

Model DCMA

SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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computer.

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how to avoid the problem.

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Windows

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operating systems

are not applicable.

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Windows

,

Windows Vista,

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Windows Vista

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Setting Up Your Studio 540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5

Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 8

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 9

Connect the Power Cables for Your

Display and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Press the Power 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

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lockups and 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 System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 36

Contents

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Contents

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DellConnect

™

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Setting Up Your Studio 540

This section provides information about setting

up your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that

you allow easy access to a power source,

adequate ventilation, and a level surface to

place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your Studio 540 may

cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating

ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)

at the back of the computer and a minimum of

5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should

never place your computer in an enclosed

space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is

powered on.

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Connect the Display

Your computer uses one of two

different connectors for connecting

the display. 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.

The VGA connector carries only video

signals for displays such as monitors

and projectors.

NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on

your computer if you purchased an optional

discreet graphics card.

‑OR‑

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Connect the Video Cable to the Display

Check your TV or monitor to see which type of

connectors are available. Refer to the following

table when identifying the connectors on your

display to select the connection type you

will use.

HDMI

VGA

DVI

You can connect to the display using the

following connectors available on your

computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI

connector, or the DVI connector (optional).

Connect Using the VGA Connector

Connect the display using a VGA cable (which

usually has blue connectors at both ends).

If your computer has a DVI connector, use the

VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends)

with a DVI‑to‑VGA adapter (white connector).

NOTE: You can purchase a DVI‑to‑VGA

adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.

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Connect Using the HDMI Connector

Connect the display using an HDMI cable.

Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional)

Connect the display using a DVI cable.

NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI

and DVI cables from the Dell website at

dell.com.

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

Use the USB connectors on the back panel of

the computer to attach a USB keyboard and

mouse.

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Connect the Network Cable

(Optional)

A network connection is not required to

complete your computer setup, but if you have

an existing network or Internet connection

that uses a cable connection (such as a

home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you can

connect it now. Use only an Ethernet cable

(RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable

(RJ11 connector) into the network connector.

To attach your computer to a network or

broadband device, connect one end of the

network cable to either a network port or a

broadband device. Connect the other end of the

network cable to the network adapter connector

on the back panel of your computer. A click

indicates that the network cable has been

securely attached.

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Connect the Power Cables for

Your Display and Computer

Press the Power Buttons on Your

Computer and Display

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Setting Up Your Studio 540

Windows Vista Setup

To set up Windows Vista

®

for the first time

follow the instructions on the screen. These

steps are mandatory and may take up to

15 minutes to complete. The screens will take

you through several procedures including

accepting license agreements, setting

preferences, and setting up an Internet

connection.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating

system’s setup process. Doing so may

render your computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by

country.

To connect to the Internet, you need an external

modem or network connection and an Internet

service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one

or more of the following Internet connection

options:

DSL connections that provide high‑speed •

Internet access through your existing

telephone line or cellular telephone service.

With a DSL connection, you can access the

Internet and use your telephone on the same

line simultaneously.

Cable modem connections that provide •

high‑speed Internet access through your

local cable TV line.

Satellite modem connections that provide •

high‑speed Internet access through a

satellite television system.

Dial‑• up connections that provide Internet

access through a telephone line. Dial‑up

connections are considerably slower

than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem

connections. Your computer does not have

an integrated modem. An optional USB

modem must be used for dialup service with

this computer.

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Wireless LAN (WLAN) • connections that

provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11

technology. Wireless LAN support requires

optional internal components that may or

may not be installed in your computer based

on decisions made at the time of purchase.

NOTE: If an external USB modem or

WLAN adapter is not part of your original

order, you can purchase one from the Dell

website at dell.com.

Setting Up a Wired Connection

If you are using a dial‑up connection, connect

the telephone line to the external USB modem

(optional) and to the telephone wall jack before

you set up your Internet connection. If you

are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem

connection, contact your ISP or cellular

telephone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Before you can use your wireless Internet

connection, you need to connect to your

wireless router. To set up your connection to a

wireless router:

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Click 2. Start → Connect To.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.

complete the setup.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided

ISP desktop shortcut:

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Double‑click the ISP icon on the Microsoft2.

®

Windows

®

desktop.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.

complete the setup.

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If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop

or if you want to set up an Internet connection

with a different ISP, perform the steps in the

following section.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet

but have successfully connected in the

past, the ISP might have a service outage.

Contact your ISP to check the service

status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If

you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the

Internet wizard can help you get one.

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Click 2. Start → Control Panel.

Under 3. Network and Internet, click Connect

to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

Click either 4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up,

depending on how you want to connect:

Choose a. Broadband if you will use a

DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem,

or Bluetooth

®

wireless technology

connection.

Chose b. Dial-up if you will use an optional

USB dial‑up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of

connection to select, click Help me choose

or contact your ISP.

Follow the instructions on the screen and 5.

use the setup information provided by your

ISP to complete the setup.

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Your computer has indicators, buttons, and

features that provide information at‑a‑glance and

time‑saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Front View Features

1 Service Tag (located on top of the

chassis towards the back) — Use the

Service Tag to identify your computer

when you access the Dell Support

website or call technical support.

2

Optical drive — Plays or records only

standard‑size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and

Blu‑ray Disc

™

.

3

Optical drive panel — This panel covers

the optical drive (shown in open position).

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Optical drive eject button — Press to

eject a disc from the optical drive.

5

IEEE 1394 connector — Connects

to high‑speed serial multimedia devices

such as digital video cameras.

6

Line-in or microphone connector —

Connects to a microphone for voice or to

an audio cable for audio input.

7

Headphone connector — Connects

to headphones.

NOTE: To connect to a powered

speaker or sound system, use the

audio out or S/PDIF connector on the

back of your computer.

8

Power button and light — Turns the

power on or off when pressed. The light

in the center of this button indicates the

power state:

Blinking white — the computer is in •

sleep state.

Solid white — the computer is in •

power‑on state.

Blinking amber — there may be a •

problem with the system board.

Solid amber — there may be a •

problem with either the system board

or power supply.

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Hard drive activity light — Turns on

when the computer reads or writes data.

A blinking blue light indicates hard drive

activity.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never

turn off the computer while the hard

drive activity light is blinking.

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Front-panel door grip — Slide up the front

panel door grip to cover the FlexBay drive,

USB connectors, IEEE 1394 connector,

headphone connector, and microphone

connector.

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Media card reader — Provides a

fast and convenient way to view and

share digital photos, music, videos, and

documents stored on the following digital

memory cards:

Secure Digital (• SD) memory card

•Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)

card

Multi • Media Card (MMC)

Memory • Stick

Memory Stick PRO•

xD‑• Picture Card (type ‑ M and type ‑ H)

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FlexBay drive — Can contain an optional

FlexBay.

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USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connects

USB devices that are connected

occasionally such as memory keys,

digital cameras, and MP3 players.

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Optional Optical drive bay — Can contain

an additional optical drive.

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Back View Features

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Security cable slot — Connects to a lock

for a security cable used as an anti‑theft

device.

NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure

that it works with the security cable

slot on your computer.

2

Padlock rings — Attach a commercially

available anti‑theft device.

3

Expansion card slots (4) — Access

connectors for any installed PCI and PCI

Express cards.

4

Back panel connectors — Plug USB,

audio, and other devices into the

appropriate connector.

5

Power supply light — Indicates power

availability for power supply.

6

Voltage selector switch — Select the

region specific voltage range.

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Power connector — Connects your

computer to the power socket.

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Back Panel Connectors

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IEEE 1394 connector — Connects to

high‑speed serial multimedia devices such

as digital video cameras.

2

Network connector and light —

Connects your computer to a network

or broadband device. The network

activity light flashes when the computer

is transmitting or receiving data. A high

volume of network traffic may make this

light appear to be in a steady “on” state.

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Back L/R surround connector —

Connects to multichannel capable

speakers.

4

Center/subwoofer connector —

Connects to a subwoofer.

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