Dell Precision M70:  Finding Information

 Finding Information : Dell Precision M70

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Finding Information

DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide

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: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with

all computers.

NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can be found

at support.dell.com.

l How to set up my computer

l How to care for my computer

l Basic troubleshooting information

l How to run the Dell Diagnostics

l Error codes and diagnostic lights

l How to remove and install parts

l How to open my computer cover

Quick Reference Guide

NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may not ship with

all computers.

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™ProductInformationGuide

l Service Tag and Express Service Code

l Microsoft Windows License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

These labels are located on your computer.

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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

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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 Service call status and support history

l Top technical issues for my computer

l Frequently asked questions

l File downloads

l Details on my computer configuration

l Service contract for my computer

Dell Premier Support Website premiersupport.dell.com

The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate,

government, and education customers. This 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 Precision 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 Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with

all computers.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with

all computers.

NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system

you ordered.