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Finding Information and Assistance: Dell Precision Workstation 340 User's Guide

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Finding Information and Assistance

Dell Precision™ Workstation 340 User's Guide


The following table lists the resources that Dell provides as support tools. Additional resources may be shipped with your computer system.

Resource

Contents

Using the Resource

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

  • System setup
  • Support tools
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Upgrade information

See the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for information on the following:

  • Setting up your computer
  • Finding and using support resources
  • Diagnosing a problem
  • Using tools and utilities

User's guides for your computer and devices

Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive or click Start and select Help and Support. Obtain information on the following:

  • Using your computer
  • Configuring system settings
  • Removing and installing parts
  • Diagnosing a problem
  • Technical specifications
  • Device documentation
  • Getting technical assistance

Dell Precision ResourceCD

  • Dell Diagnostics
  • Drivers
  • Utilities
  • Computer and device documentation

See the main menu on the ResourceCD that was shipped with your computer. Use the pull-down menu to make selections appropriate for your computer. You can perform the following tasks:

  • Diagnose a problem
  • Install or reinstall drivers (My Drivers)
  • Obtain information on your computer and devices

NOTE: User documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools.

For more information on using the ResourceCD, see "Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD."

Service and Registration Labels

The labels located on your Dell computer.

The Express Service Code and Service Tag Number are unique identifiers for your Dell computer.

You will need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to complete the OS setup.

For more information, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide.

Dell support site

  • Frequently asked questions
  • Downloads for your computer
  • Documentation
  • Online discussion about your computer
  • Searchable database

Go to http://support.dell.com:

  • Get help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions (Ask Dudley, Dell Knowledge Base)
  • Access documentation about your computer and devices (Dell Documents)
  • Get the latest versions of the drivers for your computer (Downloads for Your Dell)
  • Join online discussions with other Dell customers and Dell technical professionals (Dell Talk)
  • Explore a list of online links to Dell's primary vendors

Dell Premier Support website

  • Service call status
  • Top technical issues by product
  • Frequently asked questions by product number
  • Customized service tags
  • System configuration detail

Go to http://premiersupport.dell.com:

The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. It may not be available in all regions.

OS CD

To reinstall your operating system, use the OS CD that was shipped with your computer.

NOTE: The OS CD may not include all the latest drivers for your computer. If you reinstall your OS, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices shipped with your computer.

For more information about reinstalling your OS, see the OS installation documentation that was shipped with your computer.

OS installation guide

See the OS installation guide for information on reinstalling and configuring your OS.

OS documentation

Click Start and select Help or Help and Support, depending on your operating system, to obtain information on your OS.

For information on some of the new features in Windows XP, see "Overview of Windows XP."


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