Dell Inspiron 8500 Quick Start Guide

1. Modem connector
2. Network connector
3. USB connectors
4. S-video TV-out connector
5. AC adapter
6. AC adapter connector
7. IEEE 1394 connector
8. PC Card slot
9. Audio connectors
10. Hard drive bay
11. Power button
12. Track stick
13. Track stick buttons
14. Touch pad
15. Touch pad buttons
16. Display latch
17. Module bay
18. Media control buttons
Setting Up Your Computer
CAUTION:
Before you set up and operate your Dell™
computer, see the safety instructions in the
Owner's Manual. Also, see your Owner's Manual
for a complete list of features.
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AC Adapter
Modem Network
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Power Button
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Fold for EMF ONLY
Fold for EMF ONLY
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Dell Inspiron 8500 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 855PM
RAM	Up to 2 GB DDR SDRAM
Operating System	Windows XP Home or Professional
Battery Life	3 hours
Processor	Intel Pentium 4 / Pentium M
Display	15.4 inch
Display Resolution	WXGA (1280x800) or WUXGA (1920x1200)
Battery	Lithium-ion
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo, or DVD+RW
Ports	1 x VGA, 1 x S-Video out
Wireless	802.11b/g Wi-Fi