Dell Studio Slim D540S (Late 2008) Manual do Utilizador

SETUP GUIDE

8Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect Using the HDMI ConnectorConnect the display using an HDMI cable.Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional)Co

9Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the Network Cable (Optional)A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you

10Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and ComputerPress the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display

11Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Windows Vista® SetupTo set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps

12Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Wireless LAN • connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Wireless LAN support require

13Setting Up Your 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

14Your computer has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Front View Feat

15Using Your 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

16Using Your Studio Slim 540s Using the Optical DrivePlace the disc in the center of the disc tray, with the label facing outwards and gently push the

17Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back View Features1Back panel connectors — Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. For more i

18Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back Panel Connectors1324568791112101 IEEE 1394 connector — Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices such as dig

19Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Front L/R line-out connector — Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers.On computers with a soun

20Using Your Studio Slim 540s Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide

21Using Your Studio Slim 540s Customizing Your Energy SettingsYou can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings o

22Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you can not solve your problem using the following guideline

23Solving Problems Wired ConnectionsIf the network connection is lost — The cable is loose or damaged. Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in •an

24Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding — The display may not be connected or powered on. Ensure that

25Solving Problems Reseat the memory modules (see the •Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer i

26Solving Problems If the computer stops responding — NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.Turn the c

27Solving Problems Ensure that your computer meets the –minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for

Model DCSLAStudio SlimSETUP GUIDE

28Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about

29Using Support Tools System MessagesIf your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and

30Using Support Tools If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure •that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and parti

31Using Support Tools In the search results, select the option that 3. best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.Dell

32Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drive

33You can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting

34System Recovery Options Starting System RestoreClick 1. Start .In the 2. Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.NOTE: The

35System Recovery Options operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer—incl

36System Recovery Options Operating System ReinstallationBefore you BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a

37System Recovery Options Restart the computer.4. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> 5. immediately.NOTE: If you wait too long and the oper

Notes, Notices, and CautionsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates ei

38If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

39Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Dell’s support

40Getting Help Dell Support e-mail [email protected]•[email protected]• [email protected]• (Latin America and Caribbean

41Getting Help Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist 4. (see “Diagnostic Checklist” on page 42), indicating the tests that you have run and any

42Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistName:•Date:•Address:•Phone number:•Service Tag (bar code on the top of your •computer towards the back):Expres

43Getting Help To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:Visit 1. support.dell.com.Verify your country or region in th

44Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. your operating system disc.run a diagnostic program for

45Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer.review Warranty information, Te

46SpecificationsComputer ModelStudio Slim 540sThis section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upg

47Specications DrivesExternally accessible one 5.25-inch drive bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu-ray Disc™ combo or Blu-ray Disc RW driv

3 Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s . . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . .

48Specications Computer InformationRAID support RAID 0 (striping)RAID 1 (mirroring) BIOS chip (NVRAM)8 MBExpansion BusBus types PCI 2.3PCI Express 1

49Specications Expansion BusPCI Express x1Connectors twoConnector size 36 pinsConnector data width (maximum)1 PCI Express lanePCI Express x16Connecto

50Specications System Board ConnectorsPCI 2.3 one 124-pin connectorPCI Express x1 two 36-pin connectorsPCI Express x16 one 164-pin connectorPower one

51Specications Power DC power supply:Wattage 250 WMaximum heat dissipation135 W62.5 W (ENERGY STAR 4.0)NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using

52AppendixThe information in this document applies to the products listed below:Studio Slim•Studio Slim 540s•Studio Slim 540sn•Macrovision Product

53Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackupscreating 21Ccalling Dell 41CDs, playing and creating 20coaxial digital cables 19computer capabilities 20computer,

54Index Dell Support Center 28Dell support website 45Dell Technology Guidefor futher information 44Diagnostic Checklist 41display, connecting 6dr

55Index Mmemoryminimum and maximum 47memory problemssolving 24memory support 47Microsoft Windows Vista 11Nnetwork connectionfixing 23network conn

56Index worldwide 39system board connectors 50System Messages 29system reinstall options 33System Restore 33Ttechnical support 39UUSB 2.0front c

4 ContentsGetting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540sThis section provides information about setting up your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals. Before Setting U

6Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the DisplayYour computer uses one of two different connectors for connecting the display. The HDMI connector

7Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the Video Cable to the DisplayCheck your TV or monitor to see which type of connectors are available. Refer