Quick Reference Guide 7
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, online courses, frequently
askedquestions
• Community — Online discussion with other
Dellcustomers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components,
such as memory, the hard drive, and the
operatingsystem
• Customer Care — Contact information, service call
and order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and support
history, service contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my
computer configuration, product specifications, and
white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and
softwareupdates
• 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
®
Pentiu m
®
M
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 or business segment 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.
• 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 your
User’s Guide
.
• How to use Windows XP
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1
Click
Start
→
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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