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 "Dell Support Utility" in your
User’s Guide
.
• How to use Windows operating systems
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1
Click
Start
or
→
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 QuickSet
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
Operating System CD. See "Reinstalling Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP" in your User’s Guide.
After you reinstall your
operating system, use
the optional Drivers and
Utilities media 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.
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