Troubleshooting Tools | Dell 400 specification

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4On the next screen, click Confirm.

The restore process takes approximately 6–10 minutes to complete.

5When prompted, click Finish to reboot the computer.

NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot.

6When prompted, click Yes.

The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on.

7Click Next.

The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts.

8After the computer restarts, click OK.

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Contents

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 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty 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 Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors Optional DVI adapter Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsTV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting a TV Changing the Display Settings Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Hibernate Mode Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Hibernate Tab IeeeAdvanced Tab Hyper-Threading About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration RAID Level 1 Configuration Segment Hard drive Segment Configuring Your Computer for RAIDSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 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 Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 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 Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Product Information Guide Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones 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 Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XP Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last 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 To processor Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector 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 Sliding plate lever Drive panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Panel tab Drive-panel insert Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertCenter drive Drives Replacing the Drive Panel General Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Power cable Hard drive cableHard drive Removing and Installing Parts 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 Floppy drive cable Sliding plate 100Sliding plate lever 101 Installing a Floppy DriveMedia Card Reader USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers Removing a Media Card Reader102 103 Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader104 CD/DVD Drive 105 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 106 107 Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD drive Shoulder screws Removing and Installing Parts 108 109 BatteryReplacing the Battery 110 Battery Battery socket TabReplacing the Computer Cover Specifications 111 112 113 114 115 System SetupOverview 50.8 cm/sec 116 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 117 RAID On System Setup Options118 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 127 128 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information Australia Sydney 129Aruba 130 Cayman Islands 131Canada North York, Ontario Chile Santiago Costa Rica 132Colombia 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 Taiwan Website support.ap.dell.com 143Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.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 149 150 Index Booting to devices, 121 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer