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XPS 400 owner manual
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Dell XPS 400
Owners Manual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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2 Solving Problems
3 Troubleshooting Tools
4 Removing and Installing Parts
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5 Appendix
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Finding Information
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Playing CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Power Management
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
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IEEE 1394
Hyper-Threading
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
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Configuring for RAID Using the Intel
Application Accelerator
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Understanding Intel Viiv Technology (Optional)
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (Optional)
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
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Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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Media Card Reader Problems
Keyboard Problems
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Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears Other software problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
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No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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Troubleshooting Tools
Diagnostic Lights
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Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turn Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
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Back View of the Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
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Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
Memory Overview
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Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
Cards
PCI Cards
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PCI Express Cards
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Drive Panels
Removing the Drive Panel
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive Panel
Drives
General Installation Guidelines
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Installing a Floppy Drive
Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
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Installing a Media Card Reader
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
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System Setup Options
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Boot Sequence
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Class A
Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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