DELL D600 User Manual

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How to remove and replace parts 
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Specifications 
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How to configure system settings 
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How to troubleshoot and solve problems 
 
 User's Guide 
Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 
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Click the Start button and click Help and Support.  
2.
 
Click User's and system guides and click User's guides.  
Drivers and Utilities 
CD. 
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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. 
 
 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 Latitude User's Guide for instructions. 
After you reinstall your operating system, use the 
CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 
 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.