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System Infor mation Guide
NOTE: If your computer is running the Windows XP or Windows 2000
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operating system
the drivers are installed automatically and you do not need
to perform the steps in
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Computer.
Check Your Computer for Existing Docking Drivers
Double-click My Computer.
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Double-click Control Panel.
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Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
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Locate the correct docking drivers from the list of programs.
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For Windows 9x and Windows Me, check for the driver with Quick
Install in the name. For example: Dell Dock Quick Install for
Windows.
For Windows NT, check for NT Softex Docking Services.
If your computer does not have the docking drivers, go to the next section,
"Installing the Docking Drivers." If your computer has the docking drivers,
go to "Docking Your Computer."
Installing the Docking Drivers
You can install your docking drivers in one of the following ways:
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Install the drivers from the ResourceCD or Drivers and Utilities CD
that came with your computer or docking device.
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Download the drivers from the Dell support website.
Installing the Docking Drivers From the ResourceCD or Drivers and
Utilities CD
Insert the ResourceCD or Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
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In most cases, the CD should start running automatically. If it does
not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to display
the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd application file. If
a welcome screen appears, click Next. The first time that you run the
CD, it might prompt you to install some setup files. Click OK and
follow the instructions on the screen to continue.
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Installing the Docking Drivers
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Go to
Docking Your