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Dell Latitude D631 (Early 2009) User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

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• 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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