Dell Dimension 8400 Owners Manual Owner's

2014-11-13

• Finding Information
• Setting Up and Using Your Computer
  • Setting Up a Printer
    • Printer Cable
    • Connecting a USB Printer
    • Connecting a Parallel Printer
  • Connecting to the Internet
    • Setting Up Your Internet Connection
  • Playing CDs or DVDs
    • Adjusting the Volume
    • Adjusting the Picture
  • Copying CDs and DVDs
    • How to Copy a CD or DVD
    • Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
    • Helpful Tips
  • 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
  • About Your RAID Configuration
    • RAID Level 0
    • RAID Level 1
    • Configuring Your Computer for RAID
    • Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Option ROM Utility
    • Configuring for RAID Using the Intel(R) Application Accelerator
  • Setting Up a Home and Office Network
    • Connecting to a Network Adapter
    • Network Setup Wizard
  • Power Management
    • Overview
    • Standby Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
    • Power Options Properties
  • Hyper-Threading
• Solving Problems
  • Troubleshooting Tips
  • Battery Problems
  • Card Fan Problems
  • Drive Problems
    • CD and DVD drive problems
    • Hard drive problems
  • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  • Error Messages
  • IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  • Keyboard Problems
  • 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
  • Printer Problems
  • Scanner Problems
  • Sound and Speaker Problems
    • No sound from speakers
    • No sound from headphones
  • Video and Monitor Problems
    • If the screen is blank
    • If the screen is difficult to read
• Advanced Troubleshooting
  • Diagnostic Lights
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Drivers
    • What Is a Driver?
    • Identifying Drivers
    • Reinstalling Drivers
  • Restoring Your Operating System
    • Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    • Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
  • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
• Removing and Installing Parts
  • Before You Begin
    • Recommended Tools
    • Turning Off Your Computer
    • Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Front View
  • Back View
  • Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms
    • Reattaching the Hinge Arms
    • Reattaching the Front Door
  • Opening the Computer Cover
  • Inside Your Computer
  • System Board Components
  • Memory
    • DDR2 Memory Overview
    • Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
    • Installing Memory
    • Removing Memory
  • Cards
    • PCI Cards
    • PCI Express Cards
  • Card Fan
  • Drives
    • General Installation Guidelines
    • Connecting Drive Cables
  • Hard Drive
    • Removing a Hard Drive
    • Installing a Hard Drive
    • Adding a Second Hard Drive
  • Front-Panel Inserts
  • Floppy Drive
    • Removing a Floppy Drive
    • Installing a Floppy Drive
  • CD/DVD Drive
    • Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    • Installing a CD/DVD Drive
  • Battery
    • Replacing the Battery
  • Closing the Computer Cover
• Appendix
  • Specifications
  • System Setup
    • Overview
    • Entering System Setup
    • System Setup Options
    • Boot Sequence
  • Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  • Clearing CMOS Settings
  • Cleaning Your Computer
    • Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    • Mouse
    • Floppy Drive
    • CDs and DVDs
  • 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