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When Working Inside Your Computer

Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in your online Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely.

NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer.

1Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu.

2Turn off your computer and any devices connected to the computer.

3Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.

While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.

4Disconnect your computer and devices, including the monitor, from their electrical outlets. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.

In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:

•When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

•Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor chip by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

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Contents Setup and Quick Reference Guide K1197bk0.book Page 2 Thursday, May 15, 2003 816 AM Setup and Quick Reference Guide June K1197 Contents K1197bk0.book Page 4 Thursday, May 15, 2003 816 AM Finding Information for Your Computer About This GuideE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guidesL l P r e m i e r S u p p o r t We b s i t e General K1197bk0.book Page 9 Thursday, May 15, 2003 816 AM When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalErgonomic Computing Habits Getting Started/Setup USB T u p W i t h E x p a n s i o n C a r d s Completed Setup Solving Problems Drivers for Your Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CDWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveRunning the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics Limited Warranties and Return Policy Regulatory NoticesWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? May I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only K1197bk0.book Page 26 Thursday, May 15, 2003 816 AM Consumers Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return PolicyExclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory RightsK1197bk0.book Page 31 Thursday, May 15, 2003 816 AM Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty K1197bk0.book Page 33 Thursday, May 15, 2003 816 AM K1197bk0.book Page 34 Thursday, May 15, 2003 816 AM 0K1197A00 0K1197A00
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