Dell Inspiron 8500 User Manual download pdf (Page 2)

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Safety Instructions

Documentation Updates

Using Microsoft®Windows®

Using Devices

UsingtheDell™DriversandUtilitiesCD

Fixing Problems

Installing Parts

Safety Instructions

Documentation Updates

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Documentation updates are sometimes included with your computer to describe changes to your computer or software. Always read these updates before

consulting any other documentation because the updates contain the latest information.

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Readme files, which may be installed on your hard drive or located on CDs such as the Drivers and Utilities CD, provide last-minute updates about technical

changes to your computer or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.

Using Microsoft®Windows®

Windows Help

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Your operating system provides complete online instructions for using it. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. For more information, see "Using

Microsoft® Windows® XP."

Microsoft Windows Guide

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For more information on using the Windows operating system, see the Windows documentation that came with your computer.

Using Devices

Device User's Guides

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For help with using your computer devices (such as a modem) and options you purchase separately from your computer, see the device user's guide. Click the

Start button and click Help and Support. In the Help and Support window, click User and system guides.

UsingtheDell™DriversandUtilitiesCD

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The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers and utilities, the Dell Diagnostics, and user's guides for your computer and optional devices. Dell ships your

computer to you with required drivers and utilities already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. If you ever need to reinstall a driver or

utility, run diagnostics tests on your computer, or access the user's guides, use the Drivers and Utilities CD. See Dell Support at support.dell.com for more

information.

CAUTION: For precautions on safely handling and using your computer and preventing electrostatic discharge, see the safety instructions in the

Owner's Manual.