Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Owner's Manual - Page 15

ResourceCD, Operating System CD, Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label, What are you looking for?

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What are you looking for? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer ResourceCD • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 55), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52), or access your documentation. 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. • 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 (see page 60). After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System CD, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. The product key for your operating system is located on your computer. • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label These labels are located on your computer. •Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access Dell Support or when you contact Dell for technical assistance. •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. •Use the number on the Windows License Label if you reinstall Windows on your computer. Finding Information for Your Computer 15

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Finding Information for Your Computer
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A diagnostic program for my computer
Drivers for my computer
My computer documentation
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 (see page 55), run the Dell
Diagnostics (see page 52), or access your
documentation.
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.
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 (see page 60). After you reinstall
your operating system using the
Operating System
CD, use the
ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the
devices that came with your computer.
The product key for your operating
system is located on your computer.
Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label
These labels are located on your
computer.
•Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you access Dell
Support or when you contact Dell for
technical assistance.
•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.
•Use the number on the Windows
License Label if you reinstall Windows
on your computer.
What are you looking for?
Find It Here