Dell Inspiron 9400 - Manual (Page 13)

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• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked
questions
• Community Forum — Online discussion with other
Dell customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and
order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and support
history, service contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my
computer configuration, product specifications, and
white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software
updates
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE:
Select your region to view the appropriate support
site.
• Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the
operating system for your computer, you should also
reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates
for your operating system and support for Dell™
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel
®
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.
To download Notebook System Software:
1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business
segment, and enter your Service Tag.
2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go.
3 Select the operating system and search for the keywords
Notebook System Software.
NOTE:
The support.dell.com user interface may vary
depending on your selections.
• 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" on page 90.
• How to use Windows XP
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop 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.
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