Dell Precision M90 User Manual

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Click the User's Guide for your computer.

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Service Tag and Express Service Code

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Microsoft Windows License Label

 

Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License

These labels are located on the bottom of your computer.

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Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com or contact technical support.

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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® 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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

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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 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.

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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

 

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