Dell XPS /Dimension - Printed Documentation

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Printed Documentation
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To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft®Internet Explorer or Save
Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.
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l How to clean my computer
l How to use Windows
l Documentation for my computer
l 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.
l A diagnostic program for my
computer
l Drivers for my computer
l My computer documentation
l My device documentation
 ResourceCD
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD
toreinstalldrivers,runtheDellDiagnostics,oraccessyourdocumentation.
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Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your
computer or advanced technical-reference material for experienced users or technicians.
l How to reinstall my operating
system
 Operating System CD
Windows XP is already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall the
operating system. After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use
the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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The product key for your operating system is located on your computer.
l Service Tag and Express Service
Code
l Microsoft®Windows®License
Label
 Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label
These labels are located on your computer.
l Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access Dell Support or when you contact Dell for
technical assistance.
l Enter the Express Service Code into the automated call-routing system when you contact Dell for technical
assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries.
l Use the number on the Windows License Label if you reinstall Windows on your computer.
NOTE: You must right-click the link for a portable document format (PDF) file and save the file to your hard drive. Attempting to open large PDF files
through your browser causes your computer to freeze.