Dell Precision JD964 Quick Reference Manual

42 Quick Reference GuideFrequently Asked QuestionsHow Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional InformationSet up my computer to use twomonitors?If your computer has the requiredgraphics card to support dual-monitor setup, then look in yourshipping box for a Y-cable. TheY-cable has a single connector on oneend (plug this connector into theback panel) and branches into twoconnectors (plug these connectorsinto the monitor cables).See "Setting Up Your Computer"on page 9 for information onconnecting dual monitors to yourcomputer.Connect my monitor when themonitor cable connector doesn’tseem to fit the connector on theback of my computer?If your graphics card has a DVIconnector but your monitor has aVGA connector, then you need to usean adapter. An adapter should beincluded in the shipping box.See "Setting Up Your Computer"on page 9 for information onconnecting monitors to yourcomputer. For more information,contact Dell. For information oncontacting Dell, see your User’sGuide.Connect my speakers? If you have a sound card installed,connect the speakers to theconnectors on the card. See "SettingUp Your Computer" on page 9.See the documentation that camewith your speakers for moreinformation.Find the right connectors for myUSB or IEEE 1394 devices?Your computer has eight USBconnectors (two on the front, oneinternal, and five on the back) and anIEEE 1394 connector on the frontand on the back. For moreinformation on the IEEE 1394 card,see your User’s Guide.See "About Your Computer"on page 14 for illustrations ofthe front and back views of yourcomputer.For help locating your User’s Guide,see "Finding Information" on page 5.Locate information about thehardware and other technicalspecifications for my computer?Your User’s Guide has aspecifications table that providesmore detailed information aboutyour computer and the hardware. Tolocate your User’s Guide, see"Finding Information" on page 5.Go to the Dell Support website atsupport.dell.com and use one of thefollowing support tools: read whitepapers on the latest technology orcommunicate with other Dell usersat the Dell forum chat room.Find documentation for mycomputer?The following documentation isavailable for your computer:• User’s Guide• Product Information Guide• System Information LabelTo locate these documents, see"Finding Information" on page 5.If you lose your documentation, it isavailable on the Dell Support websiteat support.dell.com.