101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110 | Dell 400 instruction

Memory	72
Memory Overview	72
Installing Memory	74
Removing Memory	76
Cards	76
PCI Cards	77
PCI Express Cards	81
Drive Panels	90
Removing the Drive Panel	90
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert	91
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert	92
Replacing the Drive Panel	93
Drives	93
General Installation Guidelines	94
Hard Drive	94
Removing a Hard Drive	95
Installing a Hard Drive	96
Adding a Second Hard Drive	97
Floppy Drive	99
Removing a Floppy Drive	99
Installing a Floppy Drive	101
Media Card Reader	101
Removing a Media Card Reader	102
Installing a Media Card Reader	104
CD/DVD Drive	105
Removing a CD/DVD Drive	106
Installing a CD/DVD Drive	107
Battery	109
Replacing the Battery	109
Replacing the Computer Cover	110

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Dell 400 owner manual 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110

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Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August WD741 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 104 101102 105 116 111115 118 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Click the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Setting Up a Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPrinter Cable Connecting to the Internet Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connectorOptional DVI adapter Connecting a TV Changing the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Power Management Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Ieee Advanced TabHibernate Tab About Your RAID Configuration RAID Level 0 ConfigurationHyper-Threading RAID Level 1 Configuration Segment Hard drive Configuring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeSegment Configuring for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a Spare Hard Drive To Remove Spare Marking From a Spare Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Other software problems Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Product Information Guide Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description If the problem persists, contact Dell Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a Modules installed, remove Installed on your computer If there is an error message on yourScreen identifying a problem with a Determine if a conflict exists by Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XP Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turn Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdown Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Securing clips ConnectorTo processor Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Card retention Release tab card retention mechanism Piano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tab PCI Express Card slot Release tab Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Door Piano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI Express Removing and Installing Parts Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelSliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Center drivePanel tab Drive-panel insert Drives Replacing the Drive Panel General Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Power cable Hard drive cable Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Removing and Installing Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive 100 Sliding plate leverFloppy drive cable Sliding plate Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader101 Removing a Media Card Reader 102USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 103 Installing a Media Card Reader 104Media Card Reader Screws CD/DVD Drive 105 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 106 Installing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws Removing and Installing Parts107 108 Battery Replacing the Battery109 Battery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover110 Specifications 111 112 113 114 115 System SetupOverview 50.8 cm/sec Entering System Setup System Setup Screens116 117 System Setup Options 118RAID On 119 Up from Hibernate or Off 120Monday through Friday Remotely from Suspend Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 121 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 122 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 123 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer 124 Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse CDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only 126 Class a Class B 127 Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information128 129 ArubaAustralia Sydney 130 Cayman Islands 131Canada North York, Ontario Chile Santiago 132 ColombiaCosta Rica 133 Corporate 134Home and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 135 Jamaica 136Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 137 Korea Seoul Macao 138Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com Netherlands Antilles 139Montserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 140 141 Southeast Asian and Pacific 14209/091 Countries 143 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Website support.ap.dell.com Turks and Caicos Islands 144Trinidad/Tobago Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Virgin Islands 145Business Venezuela Appendix Index Index 147 148 Index Index 149 Booting to devices, 121 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer150 Index