DELL 3000 User Manual
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Preface
A
bout This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell
Inspiron 3000 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 instruc-
tions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer
and its components.
Inspiron 3000 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 instruc-
tions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer
and its components.
Summaries of the chapters and appendixes of this guide
follow:
follow:
•
Read Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for an overview of
the computer features and a list of available
upgrades.
the computer features and a list of available
upgrades.
•
Read Chapter 2, “Customizing System Features,” to
learn how to access the Setup program, which allows
you to change system settings, such as your com-
puter’s power conservation features.
learn how to access the Setup program, which allows
you to change system settings, such as your com-
puter’s power conservation features.
•
Read Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting Your Computer,”
for some initial checks and procedures that can be
used to solve basic computer problems and for some
general guidelines on analyzing software problems.
This chapter also discusses messages and beep
codes.
for some initial checks and procedures that can be
used to solve basic computer problems and for some
general guidelines on analyzing software problems.
This chapter also discusses messages and beep
codes.
•
Read Chapter 4, “Running the Dell Diagnostics,” for
hardware-related problems. The Dell Diagnostics
checks your computer’s hardware and isolates
component problems.
hardware-related problems. The Dell Diagnostics
checks your computer’s hardware and isolates
component problems.
•
Chapter 5, “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.
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 material if you are interested
in learning more about the details of your computer.
primarily as reference material if you are interested
in learning more about the details of your computer.
•
Appendix B, “Diagnostic Video Tests,” provides
samples of screens displayed when you run the
Video Test Group of the Dell Diagnostics. These
screens help you check a particular video function or
group of functions on the built-in display or on an
external monitor.
samples of screens displayed when you run the
Video Test Group of the Dell Diagnostics. These
screens help you check a particular video function or
group of functions on the built-in display or on an
external monitor.
•
Appendix C, “Regulatory Notices,” is for users who
are interested in which regulatory agencies have
tested and approved the Dell Inspiron 3000 portable
computer.
are interested in which regulatory agencies have
tested and approved the Dell Inspiron 3000 portable
computer.
•
Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy,”
describes the warranty and return policy for your
Dell computer.
describes the warranty and return policy for your
Dell computer.
W
arranty and Return Policy
Information
Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its
hardware products from parts and components that are
new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-
standard practices.
hardware products from parts and components that are
new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-
standard practices.
For information about the Dell warranty and return pol-
icy, see Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy.”
icy, see Appendix D, “Warranties and Return Policy.”
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