Dell D06D setup guide Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center

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Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

All the support you need – one convenient location.

The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services.

To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on improving the performance of your computer.

The home page also provides links to access:

PC Checkup — Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each day.

PC Checkup Utilities

Drive Space Manager — Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each type of file.

Performance and Configuration History — Monitor system events and changes over time. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on the day they occurred.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE 2011 03 Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Create System Recovery Media Recommended Set Up the TV Tuner Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Dell StageUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Solving Problems Beep CodesNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterMy Dell Downloads System Messages Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Starting Dell PC Checkup Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support WebsitesDell Support E-mail Addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeFinding More Information and Resources Specifications Computer Model DrivesProcessor System ChipsetMemory AudioVideo Internal Connectors External ConnectorsBattery Power CommunicationPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index