Dell Latitude D410: What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Setting Up Your Computer

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to use Windows XP

Windows Help and Support Center

• Documentation for my computer

1

Click the

Start

button and click

Help and Support

.

• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)

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.

• 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 "

Reinstalling Windows XP

" for

www.dell.com | support.dell.com

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.

Setting Up Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product

Information Guide.

1

Unpack the accessories box.

2

Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete your computer

setup.

The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional

hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered.

3

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical

outlet.

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