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Dell Dimension 8400 User Manual

Dell Dimension 8400
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12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1
Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.
2
Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
3
Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The
USB connectors fit only one way.
USB printer cable
USB connector on computer
USB connector
on printer

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Dell Dimension 8400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory Slots4 DIMM slots
AudioIntegrated 7.1 channel audio
NetworkIntegrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
ProcessorIntel Pentium 4
ChipsetIntel 925X
RAMUp to 4 GB DDR2
Storage40GB to 400GB SATA Hard Drive
GraphicsATI Radeon X300 SE
Optical DriveDVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+/-RW
PortsUSB 2.0
Expansion SlotsPCI Express x16, PCI Express x1, PCI
Operating SystemWindows XP
Form FactorTower
Weight30 lbs

Summary

Finding Information

Finding Information

Guidance on locating specific information within the user manual and online resources.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Instructions for connecting and configuring a printer with the computer.

Connecting to the Internet

Steps to establish an Internet connection, covering different types of connections.

Playing CDs or DVDs

Procedures for inserting, playing, and controlling CD and DVD media.

About Your RAID Configuration

Overview of RAID configurations offered, explaining RAID levels 0 and 1.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips

General advice and initial steps for diagnosing and resolving computer issues.

Drive Problems

Common issues related to floppy, CD, DVD, and hard drives and their solutions.

Error Messages

Guidance on interpreting and resolving common system and application error messages.

Memory Problems

Steps to diagnose and fix problems related to the computer's memory modules.

Network Problems

Solutions for issues encountered when connecting to or using a network.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Lights

Explanation of diagnostic light patterns and their corresponding problem descriptions and resolutions.

Dell Diagnostics

Instructions for running Dell's built-in diagnostic tools to test hardware components.

Drivers

Information on understanding, identifying, and reinstalling device drivers for optimal performance.

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

Procedure to restore the computer's operating system to an earlier state without affecting data files.

Removing and Installing Parts

Before You Begin

Essential safety precautions and preparation steps before performing hardware maintenance.

Front View

Diagram and identification of external components and connectors on the front of the computer.

Back View

Diagram and identification of external components and connectors on the back of the computer.

System Board Components

Detailed diagram showing the various connectors and jumpers on the computer's system board.

Memory

Overview of memory types supported and guidelines for installing or removing memory modules.

Hard Drive

Procedures for removing and installing the computer's hard drive.

Battery

Guidance on how to replace the coin-cell battery that maintains system configuration.

Closing the Computer Cover

Steps to properly reattach and secure the computer's access cover after maintenance.

Appendix

Specifications

Technical details and specifications for the computer's hardware components.

System Setup

Overview of the system setup utility, its functions, and how to enter it.

Boot Sequence

How to configure the order in which the computer attempts to boot from different devices.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Procedure to reset the system's CMOS settings to their factory defaults.

Contacting Dell

Contact information, including websites and phone numbers, for obtaining Dell support.

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