Dell Precision M20: Finding Information
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Finding Information
DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide
NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
l A diagnostic program for my computer
l Drivers for my computer
l My computer documentation
l My device documentation
l Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer.
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 technicians or experienced users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at
support.dell.com.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with
your computer.
l How to set up my computer
l Basic troubleshooting information
l How to run the Dell Diagnostics
l How to remove and install parts
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may not ship with
your computer.
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
l Warranty information
l Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
l Safety instructions
l Regulatory information
l Ergonomics information
l End User License Agreement
Dell™ProductInformationGuide
l How to remove and replace parts
l Specifications
l How to configure system settings
l How to troubleshoot and solve problems
User's Guide
Microsoft®Windows®XP Help and Support Center
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
Back to Contents Page
2. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides.
The User's Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD.
l Service Tag and Express Service Code
l Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on the bottom of your computer.
l Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use
support.dell.com or contact technical support.
l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when
contacting technical support.
l Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online
courses, frequently asked questions
l Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers
l Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard
drive, and the operating system
l Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty,
and repair information
l Service and support — Service call status and support history, service
contract, online discussions with technical support
l Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration,
product specifications, and white papers
l Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
l 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
andsupportforDell™3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel®Pentium®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 to view the appropriate support site.
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also
use the customized Dell Premier Support website at
premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be available in all
regions.
l How to use Windows XP
l Documentation for my computer
l 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.
l How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
The operating system is already installed on your computer. To
reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See
your Latitude User's Guide for instructions.
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities
CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
Your operating system product key label is located on your computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system
you ordered.
NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with
your computer.
Оглавление
- DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide
- About Your Computer
- Appendix
- Alert Standard Format (ASF)
- Using a Battery
- Using the Module Bay
- Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Dell Diagnostics
- Using the Display
- Reinstalling Software
- Finding Information
- Getting Help
- Glossary
- Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Passwords
- Using PC Cards
- Power Management
- Dell™QuickSetFeatures
- Adding and Replacing Parts
- Using the System Setup Program
- Using Smart Cards
- Solving Problems
- Specifications
- Travelling With Your Computer
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
- Using Microsoft®Windows®XP
