Setup and Quick Reference Guide 27Limited One-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware productsfrom parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordancewith industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardwareproducts it manufactures will be free from defects in materials andworkmanship. The limited warranty term is one year beginning on the dateof invoice, as further described in the following text.Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limitedwarranty. Otherwise, this limited warranty does not cover damage due toexternal causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electricalpower, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance withproduct instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance,and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell.This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more ofthe following categories: software; external devices (except as specificallynoted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system isshipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system throughDell’s system integration department; accessories or parts that are notinstalled in the Dell factory; or Dell Software and Peripherals products.Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are includedon Dell’s standard price list are covered under this limited warranty; allother monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the DellSoftware and Peripherals program) are not covered.Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty thatare returned to Dell’s facility. To request warranty service, you must contactDell’s Customer Technical Support within the limited warranty period. See“Getting Help” in your User’s Guide to find the appropriate contactinformation for obtaining customer assistance. If warranty service isrequired, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You mustship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging,prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of lossor damage during shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacementproducts to you (freight prepaid) if you use an address in the continentalU.S., where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freightcollect.