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Appendix 101
NOTE: You can also click the power meter icon on the taskbar.
1
Click the
Start
button
→
Control Panel
→
Performance and Maintenance
→
Power Options
.
2
Click the
Power Schemes
tab.
3
In the
Power schemes
drop-down menu, click
Low Power Mode
.
For more information on power management, see the
Dell Inspiron Help
file. To access the help
file, see page 16.
Variable Speed Fan
The computer uses a variable speed fan to prevent the computer from overheating. The fan runs
constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate
a problem with the fan or the computer.
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer
in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software
programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as
the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. In
addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at
support.dell.com
. Additional technical support options may be available for purchase.
Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and
peripherals
1
. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original
manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals,
Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration
2
.
1
Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of your limited warranty and any optional
support service contract purchased with the computer.
2
All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the stan-
dard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to
cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the com-
puter’s service contract.
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software program that is
installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft
®
Office, Norton Antivirus,
and so on).
Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC
Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones
for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated
cabling are included.