Printed documentation – Dell XPS/Dimension XPS User Manual

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Printed Documentation

 

 

To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Save
Link As
in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.

 

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How to clean my computer

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How to use Windows

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Documentation for my computer

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Documentation for devices (such

as a modem)

 

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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A diagnostic program for my

computer

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Drivers for my computer

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My computer documentation

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My device documentation

 

ResourceCD

 

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD

to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation.  

                                                     

 

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your

computer or advanced technical-reference material for experienced users or technicians.

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How to reinstall my operating

system

 

Operating System CD

 

Windows XP is already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall the

operating system. After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use
the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

                                                    

 

The product key for your operating system is located on 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 Label

 

These labels are located on your computer.

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Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access Dell Support or when you contact Dell for

technical assistance.

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Enter the Express Service Code into the automated call-routing system when you contact Dell for technical

assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries.

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Use the number on the Windows License Label if you reinstall Windows on your computer.

NOTE:

You must right-click the link for a portable document format (PDF) file and save the file to your hard drive. Attempting to open large PDF files

through your browser causes your computer to freeze.

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