Help Tools

Dell provides a number of tools to assist you. These tools are described in the following subsections.

NOTE: Some of the following tools are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Please call your local Dell representative for information on availability.

World Wide Web

The Internet is your most powerful tool for obtaining information about your computer and other Dell products. Through the Internet, you can access most of the services described in this chapter, including AutoTech, TechFax, order status, technical support, and product information.

From Dell’s World Wide Web home page (www.dell.com), click the Support icon, and click Support Your Dell. Enter your service tag number (or, if you have one, your Express Service Code) and click Submit. The service tag and Express Service Code are shown on the bottom of the computer.

You can also select support by clicking Inspiron and selecting your system by name.

Your system information is presented on the system support page, including the following tools and information:

Technical information — Details on every aspect of your system, including hardware specifications.

Self-diagnostic tool — A system-specific troubleshooting application for resolving many computer-related issues by following interactive flowcharts.

Drivers, files, and utilities — The latest drivers and BIOS updates to keep your system functioning at its best.

Component support — Technical information, documentation, and troubleshooting tips for different system components.

Online Communications Center — Tool for submitting requests for both technical and non-technical information on Dell products. Avoid telephone delays by receiving an e-mail response to your request for information if your computer is not functioning properly or if you have questions regarding your computer’s hardware or operation.

Dell can be accessed electronically using the following addresses:

World Wide Web http://www.dell.com/

http://www.dell.com/ap/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only)

http://www.euro.dell.com (for Europe only)

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