Dell Latitude D410 - Manual (Page 33)

l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting
technical support.
l Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from
technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions
l Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers
l Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as
memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
l Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order
status, warranty, and repair information
l Service and support — Service call status and support history,
service contract, online discussions with technical support
l Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer
configuration, product specifications, and white papers
l Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
l Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the operating
system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility.
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and
support for Dell™ 3.5
-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M
processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for
correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically
detects your computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your configuration.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the appropriate support
site.
To download Notebook System Software:
1. Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and
enter your Service Tag.
2. Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go.
3. Click your operating system and search for the keyword Notebook System
Software.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your
selections.
l Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked
questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing
environment
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed
on your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your
computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support
information. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the taskbar. For
more information, see Dell Support Utility .
l How to use Windows XP
l How to work with programs and files
l How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow
icon.
3. Click the topic that describes your problem.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
l Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard,
hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet Help
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon in the Microsoft® Windows®
taskbar.
l How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD
NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your
computer.
The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your
operating system, use the Operating System CD. See Reinstalling Microsoft®
Windows® XP.