Dell Dimension PY349 Owner's Manual page 10

What Are You Looking For?
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, and online courses, 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
• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall the
operating system for your computer, you should also
reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates
for your operating system and support for Dell™
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB
devices. DSS 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.
• How to use Windows XP
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
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Finding Information
Find it Here
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.
To download Desktop 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 Desktop System
Software.
Windows Help and Support Center
→
1
Click Start 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.