Getting Help; Figure 1-3. Energy Star Emblem - Dell Inspiron 3800 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Any Dell computer bearing the ENERGY STAR Emblem is certified to comply with
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EPA ENERGY STAR requirements as configured when shipped by Dell. Any
changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional expansion cards
or drives) may increase the system's power consumption beyond the limits set by the
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EPA's ENERGY STAR Computers program.

Figure 1-3. ENERGY STAR Emblem

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The EPA's ENERGY STAR Computers program is a joint effort between the EPA and
computer manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting energy-efficient com-
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puter products. The EPA estimates that use of ENERGY STAR computer products
can save computer users up to two billion dollars annually in electricity costs. In turn,
this reduction in electricity usage can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, which is
the gas primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect, and of sulfur dioxide and
nitrogen oxides, which are the two primary causes of acid rain.
Computer users can also help to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turn-
ing off their computer systems when they are not in use for extended periods of
time—particularly at night and on weekends.

Getting Help

If at any time you do not understand a procedure described in this guide or if your
computer does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to help you.
For more information, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help."
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