Dell Dimension 9200 Owner's Manual

Also see for 9200: Owner's manual Setup guide Owner's manual Getting started guide Service manual

Contents

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35NOTICE: Do not wipe the display screen with any soap or alcohol solution. Doing so may damage the antiglarecoating.• To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a specialscreen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor’s antistatic coating.• Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth moistenedwith a solution of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent.Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard.Cleaning the MouseIf your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. To clean a non-optical mouse:1 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball.2 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.3 Blow carefully into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint.4 If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly withisopropyl alcohol.5 Recenter the rollers in their channels if they are misaligned. Ensure that fluff from the swab is not lefton the rollers.6 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and then turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place.Cleaning the Floppy DriveNOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, whichprevents the drive from operating.Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreatedfloppies to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation.Cleaning CDs and DVDsNOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that comewith the compressed air. Never touch the lens in the drive.If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaningthe discs.1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc.2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight linefrom the center to the outer edge of the disc.For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap. You can also purchasecommercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, andscratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs.