Dell Studio Hybrid D140G (Mid 2008) User Manual

SETUP GUIDE

8Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Display Your computer uses one of two different connectors for the display. The HDMI connector is a high pe

9Sett ing Up Your Stu dio Hy bri d Connect Using the DVI ConnectorConnect the display using a DVI cable (which usually has white connectors at bo

10Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Set Up the Keyboard and MouseWireless Keyboard and MouseIf your computer was purchased with a wireless keyboard and mo

11Sett ing Up Your Stu dio Hy bri d Connect the Network Cable (Optional)A network connection is not required to complete this computer setup, but

12Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and ComputerAttach the Cable Clip (Optional)Organize your computer cables by

13Sett ing Up Your Stu dio Hy bri d Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and DisplayWindows Vista® SetupYour Dell computer is preconfigured wi

14Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Satellite modem connections that provide •high‑speed Internet access through a satellite television system.Dial‑• u

15Sett ing Up Your Stu dio Hy bri d Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:Save

16Your Studio Hybrid 140g has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at‑a‑glance and time‑saving shortcuts for common tasks. Front

17Usin g You r S tud io H ybr id 2 Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive

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

18Using Your Studio Hybrid Back View Features1 Wireless sync button — A wireless connection can be established between your keyboard and mouse and you

19Usin g You r S tud io H ybr id 4 HDMI 1.2 connector — Connects to a TV for both audio and video signals.NOTE: For a monitor without built‑in speaker

20Using Your Studio Hybrid Using the Optical Disc DriveNOTICE: Do not use non‑standard‑size or shape discs (including mini‑CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you w

21Usin g You r S tud io H ybr id Changing the SleeveYou can use different sleeves to personalize your computer’s appearance. NOTE: You can purchase ad

22Using Your Studio Hybrid Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on

23Usin g You r S tud io H ybr id Customizing Your Energy SettingsYou can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power setti

24Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you can not solve your problem using the following guideline

25Solv ing Pr obl ems Press the wireless sync button on the c. computer again, and then the wireless sync button on your mouse. The mouse and keyboar

26Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.Reseat the power cable into b

27Solv ing Pr obl ems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrup

SETUP GUIDEModel DCSEAStudio Hybrid

28Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer

29Solv ing Pr obl ems If a solid blue screen appears — Turn the computer off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard

30Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system‑specific information you need. For more information about

31Usin g S upp ort Too ls NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating s

32Using Support Tools Enter system setup and ensure that the boot •sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support websit

33Usin g S upp ort Too ls Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on p

34Using Support Tools Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics 4. from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.Starting Dell Diagnosti

35You can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting

36System Recovery Options NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™

37Syst em Rec ove ry Opti ons These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs o

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

38System Recovery Options Operating System ReinstallationBefore you BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a

39Syst em Rec ove ry Opti ons Restart the computer.4. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> 5. immediately.NOTE: If you wait too long and th

40If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

41Gett ing He lp Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support

42Getting Help Dell Support e‑mail [email protected]•[email protected]• [email protected]• (Latin America and Caribbean

43Gett ing He lp Product InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, vi

44Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated‑support telephone system direc

45Gett ing He lp See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start‑up files. If the computer is connected to

46Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. your Operating System disc.run a diagnostic program for

47Find ing Mo re Inf orma tio n a nd Res our ces If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty info

3 Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Install the Stand . . . . . . . . . . .

48 Basic SpecificationsSystem ModelStudio Hybrid 140gThis section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for,

49Basic Specications MemoryConnectors two internally‑accessible SO‑DIMM socketsCapacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GBMemory type 533 MHz, 667 MHz DDR2 SO‑

50Basic Specications Physical (Without Stand in Vertical Orientation)Height (with sleeve) 211.5 mm (8.33 in) Width (with sleeve) 71.5 mm (2.81 in)De

51Basic Specications AC AdapterRated output voltage 19.5 VDCDimensions:Height 16 mm (0.6 in)Width 66 mm (2.6 in)Length 127 mm (5.0 in)Weight (without

52Basic Specications Computer EnvironmentMaximum vibration (using a random‑vibration spectrum that simulates user environment):Operating 5 to 350 Hz

53AppendixThe information in this document also applies to the products listed below:Dell Studio•Dell Studio Hybrid•Dell Hybrid•Dell Studio 140g•D

54AAC adaptersize and weight 51specifications 50airflow, allowing 5AutoTech 42Bbackupscreating 23Ccable clip 12cables, organizing 12calling Del

55Inde x using dial‑up 14via DSL 14via WLAN 14wireless keyboard 10wireless mouse 10connectorsback view 18conserving energy 23Contacting Dell on

56Index Eeject button 17email addressesfor technical support 42energyconserving 23expansion bus 49Express Service Code 19Ffinding more informatio

57Inde x Internet connection 13ISPInternet Service Provider 13Lline‑in connector 19line‑out connector 19Mmedia card reader 17memoryminimum and ma

4 System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Dell Factory Image Restore .

58Index processor 48productsinformation and purchasing 43Rreinstalling Windows 35resources, finding more 46restoring factory image 36rotating ico

59Inde x UUSB 2.0back connectors 19front connectors 17Vventilation, ensuring 5vertical standusing or changing 6Wwarranty returns 43Windows, reins

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

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5Setting Up Your Studio HybridThis section provides information about setting up your Studio Hybrid 140g and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up

6Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Vertical PositionTo set up your computer in a vertical position, align the securing tabs on the stand with the slots on

7Sett ing Up Your Stu dio Hy bri d Separate the two ends of the stand.3. Turn the stand over and align the stabilizer 4. bar with the securing slo