Dell technical update service, Dell support utility, Accessing the dell support utility – Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

If the other monitor works, the original computer display may be defective. Contact

Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 159).

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of

software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can

be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive

notifications.
To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to

support.dell.com/technicalupdate.

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the

Dell Support

icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this

support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health

scans of your computing environment.

Accessing the Dell Support Utility

Access the Dell Support Utility from the

icon on the taskbar or from the

Start menu.
If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:

1 Click StartAll ProgramsDell SupportDell Support Settings.
2 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.

NOTE:

If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, download the

software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment.
The

icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-

click, or right-click the icon.

Clicking the Dell Support Icon

Click or right-click the

icon to perform the following tasks:

• Check your computing environment.
• View the Dell Support Utility settings.

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