For information on how to back up your data, or to find Windows Vista compatible drivers/updates for your
Dell-installed applications:
1 Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers and 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 search by keyword for
topics relevant to the information you are looking for.
The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections.
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system.
NOTE:
To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are
running Windows.
1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.
2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD
Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin
installation.
3 Click OK to continue.
To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.
4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.
Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
Drivers for Your Computer
To display a list of device drivers for your computer:
1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu.
The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and
then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen.
2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer.
To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.
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