Dell Studio XPS M1640 (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 40)

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Using Support Tools
My Dell Downloads
NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be
available in all regions.
Some of the software pre‑installed on your new
computer do not include a backup CD or DVD.
This software is available at My Dell Downloads.
From this web site you can download available
software for reinstallation or create your own
backup media.
To register and use My Dell Downloads:
Go to 1. downloadstore.dell.com/media.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 2.
register and download the software.
Reinstall or create backup media of the
software for future use.
System Messages
If your computer has an issue or error, it may
display a System Message that will help you
identify the cause and action needed to resolve
the issue.
NOTE: If the message you received is not
listed in the following examples, see the
documentation for either the operating
system or the program that was running
when the message appeared. Alternatively
you could see the Dell Technology Guide
on your computer or at support.dell.com
or see “Contacting Dell” on page 58 for
assistance.
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system
have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help
in resolving this problem, please note this
checkpoint and contact Dell Technical
Support — The computer failed to complete
the boot routine three consecutive times for the
same error (see “Contacting Dell” on page 58
for assistance).