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    SETUP GUIDE
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    Studio Slim SETUP GUIDE Model DCSLA
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    potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not
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    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 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System
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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 40 Before You Call 41 Contacting Dell 42 Finding More Information and Resources 44 Specifications 46 Appendix
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    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
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    Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s 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
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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 VGA cable (which usually has blue connectors at both ends). NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at dell.com. 7
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    Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using an HDMI cable. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect 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. 8
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    Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s 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
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    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
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    set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take options: Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL
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    Studio Slim 540s • Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Wireless LAN support service for setup instructions. instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop
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    Studio Slim 540s 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
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    1 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 2 4 3 Your computer has indicators, buttons, and 5 features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Front View Features 1 Service Tag - Use the Service Tag (located on top of the chassis towards the back) to identify your
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    Studio Slim 540s 6 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 problem with either the system board or power supply
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    Using Your Studio Slim 540s Using the Optical Drive Place the disc in the center of the disc tray, with the label facing outwards and gently push the disc tray.
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    Your Studio Slim 540s Back View Features 1 Back panel connectors - Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. For more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 18. 1 2 Card slots - Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 Power supply LED
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    Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back Panel Connectors 12 11 10 9 8 7 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices such as digital video cameras. 2 Network connector and
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    Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 Microphone connector -
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    Studio Slim 540s Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell equipment. Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to change the appearance
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    Using Your Studio Slim 540s Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - This power option offers full performance when you need it and
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    Tools" on page 28 or "Contacting Dell" on page 42. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer
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    . The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. Power Problems If the power light is off - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer
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    - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 24
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    Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the power includes installation instructions in its documentation or on CD. 25
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    of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 26 If a solid blue screen appears - Turn the computer hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer. If you have other software problems - •
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    is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 27
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    you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Click the icon in the taskbar to run the application. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet
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    42 for assistance). CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 42 for assistance. CPU fan failure - CPU fan has failed. Replace the CPU fan. See
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    system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). USB over current error - Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to function properly. Use an external
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    Using Support Tools 3. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 46 and run the Dell
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    Support Tools NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Starting Dell ® desktop;
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    deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can use it to restore your
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    after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers. Use
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    , digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Select Repair Your Computer
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    Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with
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    the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then to Boot from CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. System Recovery Options 37
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    at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services" on page 39 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online. 5. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 42. NOTE: Call Dell Support from
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    Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Dell's support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 41 and then
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    Getting Help Dell Support e-mail addresses • [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) • [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses • [email protected] (Asian/Pacific
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    to you. Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the top of your computer towards the back). Remember
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    • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL
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    for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on
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    desktop system Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive. upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell
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    your computer. review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. find your Service tag/Express Service Code- You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or
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    Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and
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    Minimum 1 GB Maximum 4 GB (32-bit operating system) 8 GB (64-bit operating system) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Computer Information System chipset Data bus width Intel G45 + ICH10R 64 bits DRAM bus
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    Specifications Computer Information RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB Expansion Bus Bus types Bus speeds PCI PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0 A (x1), 2.0 (x16) SATA 1.0, 2.0, and USB 2.0 133 MB/s
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    Expansion Bus PCI Express x1 Connectors two Connector size 36 pins Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express lane Connector one Connector size 164 pins Connector data width (maximum) 16 PCI Express lane Specifications Video Integrated Discrete Intel GMA X4500HD PCI
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    Connectors PCI 2.3 one 124-pin connector PCI Express x1 two 36-pin connectors PCI Express x16 one 164-pin connector Power one 24-pin connector Power 12 V one 4-pin connector Processor 775 pin Processor fan one 4-pin connector Serial ATA four 7-pin connectors External Connectors Video
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    : Wattage 250 W Maximum heat dissipation 135 W 62.5 W (ENERGY STAR 4.0) NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Voltage Coin-cell battery 115/230 VAC. 50/60 Hz, 6 A/3 A 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight Specifications 362
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    Appendix The information in this document applies to the products listed below: • Studio Slim • Studio Slim 540s • Studio Slim 540sn Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
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    computer capabilities 20 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) 9 power cable 10 to the Internet 11 using dial-up 11 via DSL 12 via WLAN 12 connectors back view 17 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 42 customer service 39 customizing your desktop 20 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up
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    -side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 54 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11
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    M memory minimum and maximum 47 memory problems solving 24 memory support 47 Microsoft Windows Vista 11 N network connection fixing 23 network connector location 18 network speed testing 22 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 22 processor 46 products information
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    Index worldwide 39 system board connectors 50 System Messages 29 system reinstall options 33 System Restore 33 T technical support 39 U USB 2.0 front connectors 15 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 40 Windows, reinstalling 33 56 Windows Vista Program Compatibility Wizard 26 reinstalling
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