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Finding Information for Your Computer
Dell™OptiPlex™SX270SystemsUser'sGuide
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What are you looking for?
Find It Here
l A diagnostic program for my
computer
l Drivers for my computer
l My computer documentation
l My device documentation
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Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD
to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics,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.
l How to set up my computer
l Troubleshooting information
l Tools and utilities
l Warranty information
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l How to remove and replace parts
l How to obtain technical
specifications
l How to configure system settings
l How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
User's Guide
Windows Help and Support Center
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides.
 Microsoft Windows 2000
Double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop.
l Express Service Code and Service
Tag
l Microsoft®Windows®License Label
Express Service Code and Product Key Label
These labels are located on your computer.
l Latest drivers for my computer
l Answers to technical service and
support questions
l Online discussions with other users
and technical support
l Documentation for my computer
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:
l Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
l Community Forum — Online discussion with other Dell customers
l Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating
system
l Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information
l Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates
l Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers
l Service call status and support
history
l Top technical issues for my computer
l Frequently asked questions
l File downloads
l Details on my computer
configuration
l Service contract for my computer
Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This
website may not be available in all regions.
l How to use Windows XP
l Documentation for my computer
l Documentation for devices (such as
a modem)
Windows Help and Support Center
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.