Dell Latitude D520 Quick Reference Manual page 7

What Are You Looking For?
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked
questions
• Community — 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
• 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
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.
• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints —
Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general
health of your computing environment
• How to use Windows XP
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Find It Here
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE:
appropriate support site.
To download Notebook System Software:
®
processors, optical
NOTE:
depending on your selections.
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.
Windows Help and Support Center
Select your region or business segment to view the
Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business
1
segment, and enter your Service Tag.
Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go.
2
Click your operating system and search for the keyword
3
Notebook System Software.
The support.dell.com user interface may vary
→
Click Start Help and Support.
1
Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and
2
click the arrow icon.
Click the topic that describes your problem.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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