Dell Precision M65 User Manual

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Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com or contact technical support. It is recommended
that you keep a copy of the Service Tag in a secure location in
case your computer is lost or stolen.

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Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when

contacting technical support.

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Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and

online courses, frequently asked questions

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Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

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Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the

hard drive, and the operating system

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Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status,

warranty, and repair information

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Service and support — Service call status and support history, service

contract, online discussions with technical support

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Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer

configuration, product specifications, and white papers

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Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

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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 to view the appropriate support site.

 

NOTE:

Corporate, government, and education customers can also use

the customized Dell Premier Support website at
premier.support.dell.com.

 

 

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.

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How to use Windows XP

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How to work with programs and files

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How to personalize my desktop

 

Windows Help and Support Center

1.

 

Click Start® 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.

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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.

For more information on Dell QuickSet, see

Dell™ QuickSet

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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 optional Operating System CD (see

Restoring Your Operating System

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After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD
(ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your
computer.

 

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