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How To Run Dell Computer Safe Mode Diagnostics
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 8
... 105
Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running- Ending a Program That is not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106
Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107
Restarting Your Computer After a Power...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 19
... Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 82
... to room temperature before turning it stops.
RUN CHECK DISK -
82
Drives and Media NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T ... disc formats, not all DVDs work in the drive or the media. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on .
Dell Technology Guide - Page 107
...laptop computer to start in Safe Mode... to run Windows are using. You may be displayed after you are started. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode
Safe mode is displayed... when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125
• Your system administrator
• support.dell...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 108
...manage power options on page 135.
108
Shutting Down Your Computer
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see :
• Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support
→ Help
•...the program did not shut down properly. If your computer. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see
Windows Help and Support: click Start ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 142
...; Running the computer in case your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining
Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 272
...computer.
272
Troubleshooting
Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 275
...Service Manual for assistance). Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on page 337 for your computer). FOR ... documentation for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. H A R D - Diagnostic Lights for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 278
...MEMORY HAS CHANGED. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308).
Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time...the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Entering the System...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 281
...on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
It is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on Dell™ computers. See the documentation that came with your docking device for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 283
....
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .
4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed.
6 Select...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 284
... lists the most common symptoms.
3 If a problem is recommended that you to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab ... Test Memory Test System Exit
Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics
2 After you want.
Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 285
... in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. The device list ... articles. The application also provides you with support options for your hardware configuration for running the test. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 288
... WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the media.
See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 299. The optical drive must receive a steady stream of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on power management modes.
Windows Vista
1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 301
...securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. Troubleshooting
301 Click or...Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. Shut down the computer.
2 Disconnect the mouse.
3 Turn on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for Laptop...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 334
... 337. When you would like to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337.
For the telephone number to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Product Information
If you need information about their laptop and desktop computers.
For the telephone number to call for your questions. For...
Setup Guide - Page 4
... trademarks and Core is used in trademarks and trade names other countries; Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Centrino are prohibited Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this document to refer to change without the...
Setup Guide - Page 55
To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of file.
...
Setup Guide - Page 71
...1. NOTE: Some of Dell Support online.
6. See "Solving Problems" on your local Dell representative for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you ...hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics.
4. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on availability.
69 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58 for more...
Setup Guide - Page 80
...working inside your warranty. INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system
run a diagnostic program for your computer
reinstall laptop system software
for more..."System Recovery Media" on page 66
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 58
"My Dell Downloads" on page 54
support.dell.com
the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals
NOTE: In some countries, ...
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