Dell 540s - Studio Slim Desktop Pc User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model DCSLA
Studio Slim

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Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect a Video Cable to the Computer . . . . 6
Connect the Video Cable to the Display . . . . 7
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 Slim 540s . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Contents

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Contents
System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 36
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
This section provides information about setting
up your Studio Slim 540s 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 Slim
540s 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 put your computer in an
enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer
when it is powered on.

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Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
Connect a Video Cable to the
Computer
Your computer uses one of two different
connectors for 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
discrete graphics card.
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Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s
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
If your display has a VGA connector, use a VGA
cable (with blue connectors at both ends).
If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA
cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a
VGA-to-DVI adapter (white plug).
NOTE: You can purchase a VGA-to-DVI
adapter 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 an HDMI cable.
Connect Using a 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
Connect your keyboard and mouse to the USB
connectors on the back panel of the computer.