Dell DCSEA manual

SETUP GUIDE[...]

SETUP GUIDE Model DCSEA Studio Hybrid Y our Studio Hybrid was designed with the envir onment in mind. Learn mor e at ww w .dell .com/h ybrid.[...]

3 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either 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 purchase[...]

4 5 Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 38 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 T echnical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 DellConnect ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid 7 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid Separate the two ends of the stand. 3. T urn the stand over and align the stabilizer 4. bar with the securing slots on the stand. Align the securing tabs on the stand with 5. the slots on the computer and lower the computer onto the stand until the securing tabs are inserted into the[...]

8 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid 9 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid Connect Using the DVI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable (which usually has white connectors at both ends). If your display already has a VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) connected to your display , disconnect the VGA cable and use a DVI cable. If your displ[...]

10 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid 11 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete this 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 Et[...]

12 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid 13 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid Press the Power Buttons on Y our Computer and Display Windows Vista ® Setup Y our Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. T o 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 compl[...]

14 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid 15 Setting Up Y our Studio Hybrid Setting Up Y our Internet Connection T o 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 Microsoft 2. ® Windows ® desktop. Follow the instructions on the screen to 3[...]

16 17 Using Y our Studio Hybrid 2 Hard drive activity light — T urns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity . NOTICE: T o avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing. 3 Disc drive eject control — Lights up when the computer starts up and when [...]

18 Using Y our Studio Hybrid 19 Using Y our Studio Hybrid Back View Features 1 Wireless sync button — A wireless connection can be established between your keyboard and mouse and your computer . Press the sync button on the back of your computer , then press the sync button on the device that you wish to use. 2 Power connector — Connects your c[...]

20 Using Y our Studio Hybrid 21 Using Y our Studio Hybrid Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini- DVDs) or you will damage the drive. 12 cm NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Place the disc in the center of the disc slot, with the label facin[...]

22 Using Y our Studio Hybrid 23 Using Y our Studio Hybrid Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell T echnology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Productivity and Communication Y ou can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, gree[...]

24 25 Solving Problems Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer . If you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support T ools” on page 30 or “Contacting Dell” on page 45. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover . See the Service Manu[...]

26 Solving Problems 27 Solving Problems 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 is plugged into a power strip, • ensure that the power strip is plugged into an elect[...]

28 Solving Problems 29 Solving Problems Reseat the memory modules (see the • 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 cable is firmly connected to the comput[...]

30 31 Using Support T ools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information 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 li[...]

32 Using Support T ools 33 Using Support T ools Enter system setup and ensure that the boot • sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com ). No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support w[...]

34 Using Support T ools 35 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Insert the 1. Drivers and Utilities media. Shut down and restart the computer . 2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Win[...]

36 System Recovery Options 37 System Recovery Options so they may not apply if you set your Dell ™ computer to the Windows Classic view . Starting System Restore Click 1. Start . In the 2. Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer ,[...]

38 System Recovery Options 39 System Recovery Options Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver , first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore t[...]

40 41 Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 24 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 32 for procedures on how to run De[...]

42 Getting Help 43 Getting Help Dell Support e-mail addresses mobile_support@us.dell.com • support@us.dell.com • la-techsupport@dell.com • (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com • (Asian/Pacific countries only) Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses apmarketing@dell.com • (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_ca[...]

44 Getting Help 45 Getting Help Before Y ou 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 . Y ou may also be asked for your Service T ag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Check[...]

46 47 Finding More Information and Resources Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system. your Operating System disc. run a diagnostic program for your computer , reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer , and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Drivers an[...]

48 49 Basic Specifi cations Basic Specifications System Model Studio Hybrid 140g This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for , and upgrading your computer . For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . NOTE: Offerings may vary by regio[...]

50 Basic Specifi cations 51 Basic Specifi cations Expansion Bus Bus types SA T A 1.0, 2.0, and USB 2.0 Bus speeds SA T A: 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB: 480 Mbps high speed, 12 Mbps full speed, and 1.2 Mbps low speed Physical (Without Stand in V ertical Orientation) Height (with sleeve) 211.5 mm (8.33 in) Width (with sleeve) 71.5 mm (2.81 in) Depth ([...]

52 Basic Specifi cations 53 Computer Environment Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse durati[...]

54 55 Index using dial-up 14 via DSL 14 via WLAN 14 wireless keyboard 10 wireless mouse 10 connectors back view 18 conserving energy 23 Contacting Dell online 45 customer service 41 customizing computer sleeve design 21 your desktop 22 your energy settings 23 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory I[...]

56 Index 57 Index ISP Internet Service Provider 13 L line-in connector 19 line-out connector 19 M media card reader 17 memory minimum and maximum 49 memory problems solving 27 Memory Stick reader 17 memory support 49 microphone connector 19 Microsoft™ Windows Vista® 13 MMC 17 Multi Media Card reader 17 N network connection fixing 25 network conn[...]

58 Index 59 Index back connectors 19 front connectors 17 V ventilation, ensuring 5 vertical stand using or changing 6 W warranty returns 43 Windows, reinstalling 35 Windows Vista® Program Compatibility Wizard 28 reinstalling 38 setup 13 wireless network connection 25 wireless sync button 18 wirless mouse and keyboard reconnecting 24 X xD-Picture C[...]

60 Y our Studio Hybrid was designed with the envir onment in mind. Learn mor e at ww w .dell.com/h ybrid.[...]