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Problems with Dell Inspiron 8500 PC Notebook?

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Dell Inspiron 8500 PC Notebook User Guide

Specifications

Key Features

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition

ProcessorIntel Pentium 4 2 GHz · Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz · Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz · Intel Pentium 4-M 2.2 GHz · Intel Pentium 4-M 2.4 GHz · Intel Pentium 4-M 2.6 GHz

Installed Memory256 MB (DDR SDRAM) · 512 MB (DDR SDRAM) · 768 MB (DDR SDRAM)

Recommended UseSmall Business, Home Use · Home Use

Display15.4 in. · 15.4 in. TFT Active Matrix · 15.4 in. WUXGA TFT Active Matrix · 15.4 in. WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix

Processor

Processor TypePentium 4-M · Pentium 4

Processor Speed2.2 GHz · 2 GHz · 2.4 GHz · 2.6 GHz

Processor ManufacturerIntel

Motherboard

Bus Speed400 MHz

Display

Display Size15.4 in.

Display TechTFT Active Matrix · WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix · WUXGA TFT Active Matrix

Display Max. Resolution1920 x 1200 · 1280 x 800

Display Color Support24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Hard Drive

Hard Drive Capacity30 GB · 60 GB · 40 GB · 80 GB

Storage Controller TypeEIDE · IDE · Ultra ATA

Memory

RAM TechnologyDDR SDRAM

Installed RAM256 MB · 512 MB · 768 MB

Max Supported RAM2048 MB

CD / DVD

Optical Drive Read Speed24x (CD) · 8x (DVD)

CD / DVD TypeDVD-ROM · CD-RW/DVD-ROM · CD-RW/DVD+RW

Optical Drive Write Speed2x (DVD) · 24x (CD) · 16x (CD) · 2x (DVD+R)

Optical Drive ReWrite Speed2x (DVD) · 10x (CD-RW) · 8x (CD-RW)

Video

Installed Video Memory64 MB · 32 MB

External Video Resolution1600 x 1200

Audio

Audio Output TypeSound Card · Headphones

Audio Input TypeMicrophone · Line In

Warranty

Warranty1 Year

Modem

Modem TypeFax / Modem · Modem

Analog Modulation ProtocolITU V.92

Networking

Data Link ProtocolEthernet · Fast Ethernet

Networking TypeIntegrated 10/100 · Integrated Network Card

Battery

Battery TechnologyLithium ion

Battery Run Time3 Hour(s).

Dimensions

Depth10.87 in.

Height1.54 in.

Width14.22 in.

Weight6.62 lb.

Supported Models

8500297H831, 8500BS1, 8500BS2, 8500CS, 8500CWN6R21, 8500RH, 8500RHU, 8500RL, 8500RLU, 8500RM, 8500RMU, 8500RS1, 8500RS2, 8500RS3, 8500RS4, 8500SAP, I8500SAPP

Dell Contact Information

Main support number888-560-8324, 800-624-9896

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