Dell 170L manual Microsoft Windows License Label, Use the Service Tag to, Identify your, Support

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What Are You Looking For?

Find It Here

 

 

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

• Microsoft Windows License Label

These labels are located on your computer.

 

• Use the Service Tag to

 

identify your

 

computer when you

 

use support.dell.com

 

or contact technical

 

support.

 

• Enter the Express

 

Service Code to direct your call when contacting

 

technical support. The Express Service Code is not

 

available in all countries.

 

 

• Latest drivers for my computer

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

• Answers to technical service and support questions

NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support

• Online discussions with other users and technical

site.

support

The Dell Support website provides several online tools,

• Documentation for my computer

including:

 

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles

 

from technicians, and online courses

 

• Community — Online discussion with other Dell

 

customers

 

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such

 

as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

 

• Customer Care — Contact information, order status,

 

warranty, and repair information

 

• Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates

 

• Reference — Computer documentation, product

 

specifications, and white papers

 

 

• Service call status and support history

Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com

• Top technical issues for my computer

The Dell Premier Support website is customized for

• Frequently asked questions

corporate, government, and education customers. This

• File downloads

website may not be available in all regions.

• Details on my computer configuration

 

• Service contract for my computer

 

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Quick Reference Guide

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember Contents X6741bk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Finding Information for Your Computer Service Code to direct your call when contacting Use the Service Tag toComputer when you Warranty, and repair informationClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemHow to reinstall my operating system Follow the instructions on the screenAbout Your Small Desktop Computer Front and Back ViewsInside Your Computer System boardPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand About Your Mini-Tower Computer CD or DVD drive activity light Service tagPower button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connector Second drive bayX6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Setting Up Your Computer Small Desktop Computer Setup Without CardsSetup With Cards Quick Reference Guide Monitor NetworkSetup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speakers Mini-tower ComputerCompleted Setup Microsoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference GuideWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsTab Function Power button Diagnostic LightsLight Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern GuideIt and restart the computer Reinstall the second moduleIf the problem persists, contact Dell Computer. If the computer starts normallyBeep Codes Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics Code CauseResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XPWindows Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Before You BeginReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers for Your ComputerX6741bk0.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Index IndexPower light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts
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