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12 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 Dell Support Center 91 Dell Support 3 92 Dell PC Tune-Up 93 Dell PC CheckUp 93 Dell Network Assistant 94 DellConnect 94 Drive Problems 94 Optical drive problems 95 Hard drive problems 96 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 96 Error Messages 98 ... 105 The computer stops responding 105 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 106 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 106 A solid blue screen appears 106 8 Contents
12 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 Dell Support Center 91 Dell Support 3 92 Dell PC Tune-Up 93 Dell PC CheckUp 93 Dell Network Assistant 94 DellConnect 94 Drive Problems 94 Optical drive problems 95 Hard drive problems 96 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 96 Error Messages 98 ... 105 The computer stops responding 105 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 106 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 106 A solid blue screen appears 106 8 Contents
Owner's Manual
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...avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 52). DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter (...Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). P O W E R B...
...avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 52). DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter (...Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). P O W E R B...
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... on when Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is enabled. Turns on page 26). To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Flashing blue: The battery is critically low. For details, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the.... If the computer is adequately charged. light operates as follows: - Off: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - To turn off ). - Solid blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. -
... on when Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is enabled. Turns on page 26). To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Flashing blue: The battery is critically low. For details, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the.... If the computer is adequately charged. light operates as follows: - Off: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - To turn off ). - Solid blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. -
Owner's Manual
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You can leave the battery in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. If the battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Disconnect the computer from the ... and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you to your previous work session without restarting your computer or...
You can leave the battery in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. If the battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Disconnect the computer from the ... and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you to your previous work session without restarting your computer or...
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... End Task. NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs written for the keyword program compatibility wizard in some graphics cards to access Dell MediaDirect Help. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Use the Help menu to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of Windows. If...
... End Task. NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs written for the keyword program compatibility wizard in some graphics cards to access Dell MediaDirect Help. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Use the Help menu to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of Windows. If...
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...Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Depending on page 53. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is in the Product Information Guide. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then... THE BATTERY - If the battery temperature is low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes ...
...Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Depending on page 53. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is in the Product Information Guide. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then... THE BATTERY - If the battery temperature is low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes ...
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..., 23 power light conditions, 110 power management adjusting settings, 155 QuickSet, 155 printer cable, 34 connecting, 33 problems, 111 setting up, 33 USB, 34 problems blue screen, 106 CD drive, 95 CD-RW drive, 95 computer crashes, 105-106 computer does not start up, 105 computer stops responding, 105...
..., 23 power light conditions, 110 power management adjusting settings, 155 QuickSet, 155 printer cable, 34 connecting, 33 problems, 111 setting up, 33 USB, 34 problems blue screen, 106 CD drive, 95 CD-RW drive, 95 computer crashes, 105-106 computer does not start up, 105 computer stops responding, 105...