Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer. We have 3 Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Setting Up Your Computer, Quick Setup

Dell XPS 420 Owner's Manual (226 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 16 MB

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

15
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  15
  - Front View
    15
  - Front I/O Connectors
    18
  - Back View
    19
  - Back I/O Connectors
    20
- Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
  22
- Connecting Monitors
  24
- About Your RAID Configuration
  30
- Dell Datasafe (Optional)
  41
- Intel ® VIIV™ Technology (Optional)
  41
- Using Multimedia
  42
  - Playing Cds or Dvds
    42
- Copying Media
  44
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    44
  - How to Copy a Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media
    45
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    45
  - Helpful Tips
    46
- Using a Media Card Reader
  47
- Multimediacard (MMC)
  47
- Understanding the Media Xcelerator™ (Optional)
  49
- Understanding Windows ® Sideshow™ and the LCD Display
  50
  - Configuring the LCD Display
    51
  - Exit Setup
    51
  - Adding Gadgets to LCD Display Menu
    51
- Setting up a Printer
  52
  - Printer Cable
    52
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    52
- Connecting to the Internet
  54
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    54
- Network Setup Wizard
  55
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  56
  - Power Management Options in Windows Vista
    56
    
    Sleep Mode
    56
    
    Hybrid Sleep
    56
    
    Hibernate Mode
    57
    
    Configuring Power Management Settings
    57
    
    Control Panel
    57
2 Optimizing for Greater Performance

59
- Understanding Intel™ Speedstep ® Technology
  59
3 Troubleshooting

61
- Solving Problems
  61
  - Coin-Cell Battery Problems
    61
  - Drive Problems
    62
  - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
    63
  - Error Messages
    64
  - IEEE 1394A Device Problems
    65
  - Contact Dell
    65
  - Keyboard Problems
    65
  - Lockups and Software Problems
    66
  - Memory Problems
    68
  - Mouse Problems
    68
  - Network Problems
    69
  - Power Problems
    69
  - Printer Problems
    71
  - Scanner Problems
    71
  - Sound and Speaker Problems
    72
  - Video and Monitor Problems
    73
- Power Lights
  75
- Diagnostic Lights
  76
- Beep Codes
  81
- System Messages
  83
- Troubleshooting
  83
- Dell Diagnostics
  86
- Drivers
  90
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System
  93
- Restoring Your Operating System
  94
- Troubleshooting LCD Display Problems
  98
4 Removing and Installing Parts

99
- Before You Begin
  99
  - Recommended Tools
    99
  - Turning off Your Computer
    99
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    100
- Removing the Computer Cover
  101
- Inside View of Your Computer
  102
- System Board Components
  103
- Memory
  104
  - Memory Overview
    104
  - Installing Memory
    106
  - Removing Memory
    108
- Cards
  109
  - PCI Cards
    109
  - PCI Express Cards
    115
- Drive Panels
  124
  - Removing the Drive Panel
    124
  - Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
    125
  - Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
    126
  - Replacing the Drive Panel
    127
- Drives
  128
  - General Installation Guidelines
    128
- Hard Drive
  129
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    129
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    130
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    132
  - Installing a Hard Drive in the Flexbay
    134
  - Removing a Hard Drive from the Flexbay
    135
- Floppy Drive
  136
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    136
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    138
- Media Card Reader
  140
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    140
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    142
- CD/DVD Drive
  144
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    144
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    146
- Processor Airflow Shroud
  148
  - Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
    148
  - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
    149
- Fans
  149
  - Removing the Processor Fan Cage
    149
  - Installing the Processor Fan Cage
    150
  - Removing the Processor Fan
    151
  - Installing the Processor Fan
    152
  - Removing the Card Fan
    152
  - Installing the Card Fan
    154
- Processor
  154
  - Removing the Processor
    154
  - Installing the Processor
    155
- System Board
  157
  - Removing the System Board
    157
  - Installing the System Board
    158
- Power Supply
  160
- Front I/O Panel
  167
  - Front I/O-Panel Components
    167
  - Removing the Front I/O Panel
    168
  - Installing the Front I/O Panel
    169
  - Coin-Cell Battery
    170
    
    Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    170
  - Replacing the Computer Cover
    172
A Appendix

173
- Specifications
  173
- System Setup
  178
  - Overview
    178
  - Entering System Setup
    179
  - System Setup Options
    180
  - Boot Sequence
    186
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  188
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  190
- Cleaning Your Computer
  191
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    191
  - Mouse
    191
  - Floppy Drive
    192
  - Cds and Dvds
    192
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  193
  - Class a
    193
  - Class B
    194
  - FCC Identification Information
    194
- Getting Help
  195
  - Obtaining Assistance
    195
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    196
  - Dellconnect
    196
  - Online Services
    196
  - Autotech Service
    197
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    197
- Problems with Your Order
  197
- Product Information
  197
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  198
- Before You Call
  198
- Contacting Dell
  200
Glossary

201
Index

219
- Internet Connection
  221
- Windows XP
  225

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Table of Contents

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2 Optimizing for Greater Performance

3 Troubleshooting

4 Removing and Installing Parts

A Appendix

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Index

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