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Preface About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell portable computer. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features of the computer. This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer and its components. Summaries of the chapters and appendixes of this guide follow: • Chapter 1, "Options and Upgrades," describes the installation procedures for the options and upgrades available from Dell for your computer. • Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting," contains some initial checks and procedures that you can use to solve basic computer problems and for some general guidelines on analyzing software problems. • Chapter 3, "Installing System Software," provides detailed instructions for rein- stalling system drivers and software. • Chapter 4, "Getting Help," describes the help tools Dell provides to assist you if you have a problem with the computer. It also explains how and when to call Dell for technical assistance. • Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," is intended primarily as reference mate- rial if you are interested in learning more about the details of your computer. • Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program," shows you how to access the system setup program, which allows you to change system settings, such as the boot device sequence. • Appendix C, "System Messages," defines system messages and suggests a solution if the message indicates a problem. • Appendix D, "Regulatory Notices," is for those who are interested in which regu- latory agencies have tested and approved the computer. • Appendix E, "Limited Warranty and Return Policy," describes the warranty for your Dell computer and the "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy. xi

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Preface
About This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell portable computer. It can be used
by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the fea-
tures of the computer. This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and
instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer and its components.
Summaries of the chapters and appendixes of this guide follow:
•
Chapter 1, “Options and Upgrades,” describes the installation procedures for the
options and upgrades available from Dell for your computer.
•
Chapter 2, “Troubleshooting,” contains some initial checks and procedures that
you can use to solve basic computer problems and for some general guidelines
on analyzing software problems.
•
Chapter 3, “Installing System Software,” provides detailed instructions for rein-
stalling system drivers and software.
•
Chapter 4, “Getting Help,” describes the help tools Dell provides to assist you if
you have a problem with the computer. It also explains how and when to call Dell
for technical assistance.
•
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” is intended primarily as reference mate-
rial if you are interested in learning more about the details of your computer.
•
Appendix B, “Using the System Setup Program,” shows you how to access the
system setup program, which allows you to change system settings, such as the
boot device sequence.
•
Appendix C, “System Messages,” defines system messages and suggests a
solution if the message indicates a problem.
•
Appendix D, “Regulatory Notices,” is for those who are interested in which regu-
latory agencies have tested and approved the computer.
•
Appendix E, “Limited Warranty and Return Policy,” describes the warranty for
your Dell computer and the “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy.