Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner's Manual page 28

Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,
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online courses, and frequently asked questions
Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers
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Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as the memory,
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hard drive, and operating system
Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, and
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warranty and repair information
Service and support — Service call status, support history, service
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contract, and online discussions with support
Dell Technical Update Service — Proactive e-mail notification of software
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and hardware updates for your computer
Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer
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configuration, product specifications, and white papers
Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
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Notebook System Software (NSS) — If you reinstall the operating system
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on your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS
automatically detects your computer and operating system, and installs
the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates
for your operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives,
Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for
correct operation of your Dell computer.
Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked
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questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment
How to use Microsoft Windows Vista
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How to work with programs and files
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How to personalize my desktop
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Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard,
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hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet
How to reinstall my operating system
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Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the appropriate
support site.
To download Notebook System Software:
1. Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click
Drivers & Downloads.
2. Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go.
3. Select your operating system and language, and then click Find
Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for the keyword
Notebook System Software.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary 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
taskbar. For more information, see
Windows Help and Support
1. Click the Windows Vista Start button
Support.
2. In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem,
and then press <Enter> or click the magnifying glass.
3. Click the topic that describes your problem.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Dell QuickSet Help
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows
notification area.
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet Features.
Operating System Media
The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall
your operating system, use one of the following methods:
Microsoft Windows System Restore — Microsoft Windows System
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Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without
affecting data files.
Dell PC Restore — Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its
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original operating state. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your
computer.
Operating System Installation Media — If you received operating
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system media with your computer, you can use it to restore your
operating system.
For more information, see Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Operating System.
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities
media 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 operating system installation media varies
according to the operating system you ordered.
icon on the
Dell Support Center.
, and then click Help and