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Dell Latitude X1 User Manual

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Service Tag and Express Service Code

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Microsoft Windows License Label

 

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

These labels are located on the bottom of your computer.

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Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com or contact technical support.

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Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when

contacting technical support.

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Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,

online courses, frequently asked questions

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Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

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Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the

hard drive, and the operating system

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Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status,

warranty, and repair information

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Service and support — Service call status and support history, service

contract, online discussions with technical support

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Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer

configuration, product specifications, and white papers

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Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

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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® Pentium® M 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 and click Downloads.

2.

 

Enter your Service Tag or product model.

3.

 

In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All.

4.

 

Select the operating system and operating system language for your

computer, and click Submit.

5.

 

Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and

click Dell Notebook System Software.

 

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

 

NOTE:

Select your region to view the appropriate support site.

 

NOTE:

Corporate, government, and education customers can also

use the customized Dell Premier Support website at
premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be available in all
regions.

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How to use Windows XP

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Documentation for my computer

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Documentation for devices (such as a modem)

 

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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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
your User's Guide for 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.