Dell D410, PP06S Solving Problems, Dell Technical Update Service, Dell Support Utility

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Solving Problems

Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide

Dell Technical Update Service	Network Problems
Dell Support Utility	PC Card Problems
Drive Problems	Power Problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	Printer Problems
Error Messages	Scanner Problems
Keyboard Problems	Sound and Speaker Problems
Lockups and Software Problems	Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Memory Problems	Video and Display Problems

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications.

To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment.

Accessing the Dell Support Utility

Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu.

If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:

1.Click the Start button and point to Programs.

2.Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings.

3.Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.

NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software.

The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment.

The Dell Support icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon.

Clicking the Dell Support Icon

Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks:

•Check your computing environment

•View the Dell Support Utility settings

•Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility

•View frequently asked questions

•Learn more about the Dell Support Utility

•Turn the Dell Support Utility off

Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon

Double-click the icon to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings.