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Dell J2936 manual Side hinges Front panel Top tab, Middle tab, Bottom tab Adding Parts

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cRotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.

side hinges (3)

front panel

top tab

release lever

middle tab

bottom tab

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Dell J2936 manual Side hinges Front panel Top tab, Middle tab, Bottom tab Adding Parts

Contents

Dell Dimension 4600 Series Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Program is designed for an earlier Windows Problems writing to a CD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsIf the screen is difficult to read Memory Installation Guidelines Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Drivers and Software Front and Back View of the Computer106 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 130102 107J2936bk0.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Safety General Safety When Using Your Computer Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Battery Disposal Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSafety Ergonomic Computing Habits Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for? Find It HereT u p D i a g r a m N d o w s X P H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r J2936bk0.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Printer CableParallel printer cable Notches Connecting a USB PrinterParallel connector on computer Connector on printer Screws USB printer On printer Cable USB connector on computerTransferring Information to a New Computer J2936bk0.book Page 21 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network wall jack Network cableIntegrated firewall provided with Windows XP Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHyper-Threading Helpful TipsBooting to a USB Device Turning Off Your ComputerJ2936bk0.book Page 28 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Solving Problems Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsJ2936bk0.book Page 31 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Battery Problems Finding Help InformationBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write- protected Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsDVD drive problems Verify That the Modem is Communicating with Windows Error Messages Program stops responding General ProblemsComputer stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsOther technical problems General hardware problemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsCheck the Mouse Cable Network integrity Activity light Speed light Network ProblemsPower Problems J2936bk0.book Page 45 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Adjust the Windows Display Settings J2936bk0.book Page 52 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM V a n c e d Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Card see page 78 and then To eliminate the possibility of a Cards that you removed Starting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Windows System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software Adding Parts On computers with an optional floppy drive Adding Parts Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View On computers with integrated soundNetwork jack Modem jack Removing the Computer Cover Place the computer cover on a level surface Computer cover Cover latch Back of computerLooking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding Cards Securing screw Filler bracket Adding PartsNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Card Card cutoutCrossbar Adding or Replacing the AGP Card PCI connector Installing an AGP CardNotch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector AGP card Card clip lever Slot connectorAdding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Securing screw Filler bracketHard drive Drive bracketJ2936bk0.book Page 84 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Adding a Floppy Drive Bottom tab Adding Parts Side hinges Front panel Top tabMiddle tab J2936bk0.book Page 87 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM J2936bk0.book Page 88 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Side hinges Front panel Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive J2936bk0.book Page 91 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Insert Tabs Drive Alignment screws Adding PartsDrive Securing screw J2936bk0.book Page 94 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM Adding Memory DDR Memory OverviewMemory Installation Guidelines Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Adding Parts Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Replacing the Computer Cover 100 Adding Parts P e n d i System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor Expansion BusDrives Ports and ConnectorsMemory Appendix 103Audio PowerVideo NetworkEnvironmental Appendix 105Standard Settings 106 AppendixAppendix 107 Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Program Screens Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 108 AppendixClearing Forgotten Passwords Appendix 109Replacing the Battery 110 AppendixBattery Battery socket Appendix 111Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 112 AppendixContacting Dell Appendix 113114 Appendix Appendix 115 116 Appendix Appendix 117 118 Appendix Appendix 119 120 Appendix Appendix 121 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 122 AppendixAppendix 123 124 Appendix Appendix 125 126 Appendix Appendix 127 128 Appendix Appendix 129 130 Appendix Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only Appendix 131132 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy 133What will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 134 Limited Warranties and Return PolicyHow will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy 135Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 136 Limited Warranties and Return PolicyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy 137What do I do if I need warranty service? 138 Limited Warranties and Return PolicyTotal Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Limited Warranties and Return Policy 139Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Return PolicyMaking a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Limitation and Statutory RightsIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 142 Limited Warranties and Return PolicyLimited Warranties and Return Policy 143 J2936bk0.book Page 143 Tuesday, September 2, 2003 306 PM144 Limited Warranties and Return Policy D ex Index 145146 IndexIndex 147 148 Index