Dell Dimension 2400 Series User Manual

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22 Press <Enter>.
23 Press <Esc>.
24 Press <Enter> to Save changes and Exit .
The computer restarts.
25 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software
required for drive operation.
Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
1
Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18).
NOTE: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a
drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive
software.
2
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn
them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it
from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening the cover.
5
Remove the computer cover (see page 49).
6 Release and remove the front panel:
a Push the release lever to release the top tab.
b Reach inside the computer and push the bottom tab towards you to release it (the middle
tab releases automatically).
c Rotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.

Dell Dimension 2400 Series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 845GV
Memory	Up to 2GB DDR SDRAM
Hard Drive	Up to 80GB
Optical Drive	CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics
Audio	Integrated Audio
Network	10/100 Ethernet
Expansion Slots	3 PCI slots
Operating System	Windows XP Home or Professional
Processor	Intel Celeron or Intel Pentium 4
Processor Speed	Up to 2.8 GHz
Ports	Parallel, Serial, VGA, USB 2.0
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs

Summary

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Instructions on connecting and setting up a printer.

Connecting a Parallel Printer

Steps to connect a parallel printer.

Connecting to the Internet

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

2 Solving Problems

Battery Problems

Drive Problems

Troubleshooting steps for floppy, CD, or DVD drive issues.

CD and DVD drive problems

Hard drive problems

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Keyboard Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

The computer does not start up

Steps to resolve a computer that won't start.

The computer stops responding

Steps to handle a frozen computer.

A program stops responding

Memory Problems

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS GREEN AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF

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

3 Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Lights

Explains the meaning of computer diagnostic lights.

Dell Diagnostics

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

Steps to initiate the Dell Diagnostics utility.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

Drivers

Reinstalling Drivers

Restoring Your Operating System

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

Guide to using Windows XP System Restore for recovery.

Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

4 Removing and Installing Parts

Removing the Computer Cover

Adding Cards

Adding a Floppy Drive

Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive

Adding Memory

Installing Memory

Detailed steps for installing memory modules.

Removing Memory

Replacing the Battery

5 Appendix

Specifications

Technical specifications of the Dell Dimension 2400 Series computer.

System Setup Program Screens

Boot Sequence

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boots

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

Clearing Forgotten Passwords