xi3UHIDFH$ERXW7KLV*XLGHThis guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell Inspiron 3500 portable computer.It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learnabout the features of the computer. This guide also provides basic troubleshootingprocedures and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer andits components.Summaries of the chapters and appendixes of this guide follow:á Read Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for an overview of the computer features and alist of available upgrades.á Read Chapter 2, “Customizing System Features,” to learn how to access theSetup program, which allows you to change system settings, such as your com-puter’s power conservation features.á Read Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting Your Computer,” for some initial checks andprocedures that can be used to solve basic computer problems and for somegeneral guidelines on analyzing software problems. This chapter also discussesmessages and beep codes.á Read Chapter 4, “Running the Dell Diagnostics,” for hardware-related problems.The Dell Diagnostics checks your computer’s hardware and isolates componentproblems.á Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” describes the help tools Dell provides to assist you ifyou have a problem with the computer. It also explains how and when to call Dellfor technical assistance.á Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” is intended primarily as reference mate-rial if you are interested in learning more about the details of your computer.á Appendix B, “Diagnostic Video Tests,” provides samples of screens displayedwhen you run the Video Test Group of the Dell Diagnostics. These screens helpyou check a particular video function or group of functions on the built-in displayor on an external monitor.