Dell Dimension 8250 Series Manual 

Also see for Dimension 8250 Series: Quick setup guide Owner's manual

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Printed DocumentationTo save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft® Internet Explorer or SaveLink As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.Right-click only the following link:Dell Dimension 8250 setup diagram (.pdf) (1.41 MB) — Provides instructions on how to go through initial setup of your computer.Dell Dimension 8250 Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1.69 MB) — Provides information on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, andreinstalling drivers. It also provides technical specifications.Online DocumentationThe Tell Me How help file is already loaded on your hard drive when you receive your computer. To open the file:1. Click the Start button, and click Help and Support.2. Click User and system guides, and click User's guides.3. Click Tell Me How.The Tell Me How help file allows you to search for information in multiple ways. You can quickly link to information on the following topics:l Hardware and software features of your computerl The Windows desktop, where you can change your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position iconsl Software access, installation, and removall Basic file management, such as finding, copying, deleting, and renaming filesl Tips on using your computer hardwareDownloading the Tell Me How Help File1. Right-click the following link to the file: Dell Dimension 8250 System Tell Me How (.chm) (563 KB).l Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papersl How to set up my computer Setup Diagraml Tips on using Windowsl How to clean my computerl How to use my mouse and keyboardTell Me How Help File1. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.2. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides.3. Click Tell Me How.l How to use Windows XPl Documentation for my computer and devicesWindows XP Help and Support Center1. Click the Start button and then click Help and Support.2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.3. Click the topic that describes your problem.4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.HINT: You must right-click the link for a portable document format (PDF) file and save the file to your hard drive. Attempting to open large PDF filesthrough your browser causes your computer to freeze.HINT: PDF files require Adobe™ Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe World Wide Web site at www.adobe.com/acrobat/. Toview a PDF file, launch Acrobat Reader. Click File® Open and select the PDF file.HINT: Tell Me How help files (files with an extension of .chm) require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.