Dell DCSEA User manual

SETUP GUIDE

Your Studio Hybrid was designed with
the environment in mind.
Learn more at www.dell.com/hybrid.

SETUP GUIDE
Model DCSEA
Studio Hybrid

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October 2008 P/N G360C Rev. A01

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Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Set Up the Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . 11
Connect the Power Cables for Your
Display and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attach the Cable Clip (Optional). . . . . . . . . . 12
Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 13
Using Your Studio Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the Sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Wireless Mouse or Keyboard
Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Contents

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System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 38
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid
This section provides information about setting
up your Studio Hybrid 140g 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
Hybrid may cause it to overheat. To prevent
overheating ensure that you leave at least
10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a
minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) 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.
NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp
objects on the computer may result in
permanent damage to the computer.
Install the Stand
You have the option of setting up your computer
either in a vertical or horizontal position.
Your computer automatically rotates the
illuminated name and symbols to display
correctly in either orientation. While powered
on, the Dell™ logos on either side of the
computer illuminate when the computer is
vertical, and only on the top surface when it is
horizontal.

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Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid
Vertical Position
To set up your computer in a vertical position,
align the securing tabs on the stand with the
slots on the computer. Lower the computer onto
the stand until the tabs have fully inserted into
the slots.
Horizontal Position
To set up your computer in a horizontal position:
If the stand has been installed in the vertical1.
position, gently lift the computer away from
the stand while holding the stand down on a
level surface.
Turn the stand over and push the stabilizer2.
bar away from the stand.

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Separate the two ends of the stand.3.
Turn the stand over and align the stabilizer4.
bar with the securing slots on the stand.
Align the securing tabs on the stand with5.
the slots on the computer and lower the
computer onto the stand until the securing
tabs are inserted into the slots.

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Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid
Connect the Display
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 DVI connector is also a high
performance digital connector, but it does
not carry an audio signal. This connector can
be used for displays such as monitors and
projectors that do not have speakers.
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.
DVI
HDMI
VGA
DVI
Connect the display using ONLY ONE of the
following connectors: the white DVI connector
or the HDMI connector.
NOTE: The HDMI will not have a display
signal if both a DVI and an HDMI cables are
connected because the DVI connector has
priority over the HDMI connector.