Appendix | Dell XPS 400 guide

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Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light Microphone connectorW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m July WD741 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 102103 104 109 113114 116 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here 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 Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful Tips Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connectorOptional DVI adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting a TVChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Power Management Network Setup Wizard Standby Mode Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Ieee Hyper-ThreadingHibernate Tab About Your RAID Configuration RAID Level 0 ConfigurationSegment Hard drive RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 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 Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Understanding Intel Viiv Technology OptionalCreating a Spare Hard Drive To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system 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 Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding 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 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem still exists, install aIf the problem persists, contact Dell Modules installed, remove If there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with aInstalled on your computer Ensure that the cables are properly Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers 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 Removing Dell PC Restore Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools 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 Connector Removing and Installing PartsTo processor Notch Memory module Cutouts CrossbarNotches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket within slot Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Card retention Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express Not fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card Release tab Removing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Release tab Card retention mechanism Door Piano bracket May not be present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelSliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Replacing the Drive Panel General Installation Guidelines DrivesHard Drive Power cable Hard drive cable Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Power cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader 100 Media Card Reader Not present on all computers Installing a Media Card Reader 101Media Card Reader Screws CD/DVD Drive 102USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws 105 System board Battery Replacing the Battery106 Battery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover107 Removing and Installing Parts Specifications 109 110 111 112 System Setup Overview113 50.8 cm/sec Entering System Setup System Setup Screens114 115 System Setup Options 116RAID On 117 118 Monday through FridayUp from Hibernate or Off Remotely from Suspend Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 119 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 120 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 124 Class a Class B 125 Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information126 127 ArubaAustralia Sydney Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com 128 129 Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 130 ColombiaCosta Rica 131 132 Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 133 134 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 135 Korea Seoul 136 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com 137 MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 138 139 140 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.comSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 141 Thailand Website support.ap.dell.comTrinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands 142 Uruguay 143 BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Appendix Index Index 145 Playing Hard drive activity146 Index Index 147 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer 148 Index