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Monitors do not require drivers; video cards require drivers. If the question is which

monitor to select, choose either the Dell monitor model you have or the Plug and Play

monitor (VESA

DDC option). If the question is which video drivers to use, use the

ones provided with the video card. Newer drivers may also be available from the Dell

Web site (http://www.dell.com).

Posted on the Dell Web site and the Dell bulletin board service (BBS) is the

dd78906.exe file. This file self-extracts into dellmon.inf and contains information on

the latest Dell monitors. To use this file, follow these steps:

Download the file onto a diskette, and insert the diskette into the diskette drive

after the operating system starts.

Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

Double-click the Display icon, and then click the Settings tab.

Click Advanced, and then click Monitor.

Click Change and then click Have Disk. Specify the location of the

dellmon.inf file (A:).

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Dell provides a number of tools to help you if you don't understand a procedure

described in this guide or if your computer does not perform as expected. For infor-

mation on these help tools, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in the Reference and

Troubleshooting Guide or the "Contacting Dell" section of the Dell System User's

Guide .

Dell has also established a dedicated toll-free telephone number to assist Inspiron 3500

computer customers in the U.S. and Canada. Dell's technical support staff can answer

your questions about features and operation of the Inspiron 3500 computer. This help is

available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To contact Inspiron 3500 technical support,

call 1-877-326-3355. Before you call, locate your Express Service Code on the bottom of

the computer.

If you need help with hardware or software that was not Dell-installed, contact the

manufacturer of that item. For DellWare items, call 1-800-753-7201 to receive product

support information.

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