Dell Latitude E6400 XFR (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 16)

Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual
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SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE
START MENU
1.2.5 Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE —
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory
(see Replacing a Memory Module).
• Reseat the memory modules (see Memory) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with
the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see Memory) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with
the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see Replacing a Memory Module).
• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more information about the type of
memory supported by your computer, see the Setup and Features Information Guide for your computer at
support.dell.com.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
1.2.6 Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING — See Diagnostic Lights.
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
• Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
• Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer
turns on properly.
• Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE — Some possible causes of interference are:
• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
• Too many devices connected to the same power strip
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
1.2.7 Sound and Speaker Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume
setting. Always check to ensure that the volume on the media player(s) has not been turned
down or off.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of
your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the speakers is automatically
disabled when headphones are connected to the computer’s front-panel headphone connector.