Quick Reference Guide 7
• 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 "Accessing the
Dell Support Utility" in 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.
• Information on network activity, the Power Management
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell
QuickSet
Dell QuickSet Help
To view
Dell QuickSet Help
,
right-click the icon
in the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
taskbar.
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™
Quickset" in your User’s Guide.
• How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may
not ship with your computer.
The operating system is already installed on your computer.
To reinstall your operating system, use the optional
Operating System CD (see "Using the Operating System
CD" in your User’s Guide).
After you reinstall your
operating system, use the
Drivers and Utilities CD
(ResourceCD) to reinstall
drivers for the devices that
came with your computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD
varies based on the
operating system you
ordered.
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