5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials.You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipmentto Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted.Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you.Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently.Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at ornear the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshootingsteps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.Contacting DellTo contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:l www.dell.coml support.dell.com (technical support)l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier,Platinum, and Gold customers)For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance indetermining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.Diagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back of the computer):Express Service Code:Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):Operating system and version:Devices:Expansion cards:Are you connected to a network? Yes NoNetwork, version, and network adapter:Programs and versions:See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file.Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code:Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.Country (City)International Access CodeCountry CodeCity CodeDepartment Name or Service Area,Website and E-Mail AddressArea Codes,Local Numbers, andToll-Free NumbersAnguilla General Support toll-free: 800-335-0031Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1-800-805-5924Argentina (Buenos Aires)Website: www.dell.com.arE-mail: us_latin_services@dell.comE-mail for desktop and portable computers:la-techsupport@dell.comDownloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine