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Dell Dimension J2936 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell Dimension J2936 Owner's Manual (148 pages)
Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 8.68 MB
Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
SAFETY: General
9
SAFETY: When Using Your Computer
10
SAFETY: When Working Inside Your Computer
11
SAFETY: Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
12
SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
12
SAFETY: Battery Disposal
12
Finding Information for Your Computer
13
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
17
Setting up a Printer
18
Printer Cable
18
Connecting a Parallel Printer
18
Connecting a USB Printer
19
Transferring Information to a New Computer
20
Setting up a Home and Office Network
22
Connecting to a Network Adapter
22
Network Setup Wizard
22
Connecting to the Internet
23
Setting up Your Internet Connection
23
Copying Cds and Dvds
24
How to Copy a CD or DVD
25
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
25
Helpful Tips
26
Hyper-Threading
26
Booting to a USB Device
27
Turning off Your Computer
27
2 Solving Problems
29
Finding Solutions
30
Finding Help Information
32
Battery Problems
32
Drive Problems
33
Floppy Drive Problems
33
CD Drive Problems
34
Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
34
DVD Drive Problems
35
Hard Drive Problems
35
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
35
Error Messages
37
General Problems
38
The Computer Stops Responding
38
A Program Stops Responding
38
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
39
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
39
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
39
Other Software Problems
39
Other Technical Problems
40
General Hardware Problems
40
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
41
Keyboard Problems
42
Mouse Problems
42
Network Problems
44
Power Problems
44
Printer Problems
46
Scanner Problems
47
Sound and Speaker Problems
48
No Sound from Speakers
48
No Sound from Headphones
49
Video and Monitor Problems
49
If the Screen Is Blank
49
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
53
Diagnostic Lights
54
Dell Diagnostics
58
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
58
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
58
Drivers
61
What Is a Driver
61
Identifying Drivers
61
Reinstalling Drivers
62
Using Windows ® System Restore
63
Creating a Restore Point
63
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
63
Undoing the Last System Restore
64
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
65
Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
66
Before You Reinstall
66
Reinstalling Windows XP
66
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
68
4 Adding Parts
69
Front and Back View of the Computer
70
Front View
70
Back View
72
Removing the Computer Cover
74
Looking Inside Your Computer
76
System Board
77
Adding Cards
78
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
80
Removing an AGP Card
81
Installing an AGP Card
81
Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive
82
Adding a Floppy Drive
85
Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
90
Adding Memory
95
DDR Memory Overview
95
Memory Installation Guidelines
96
Installing Memory
96
Replacing the Computer Cover
99
5 Appendix
102
Specifications
102
Standard Settings
106
Viewing Settings
107
System Setup Program Screens
107
Boot Sequence
108
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
109
Replacing the Battery
110
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
112
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
112
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
112
Contacting Dell
113
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
130
Regulatory Notices
130
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
131
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
133
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
133
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
136
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
136
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
139
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
140
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
141
Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
142
Index
145
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