Dell Inspiron 3700 - Manual (Page 147)

support.dell.com Error Messages and Flash Codes C-1
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Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself can identify
problems and alert you to them. When this occurs, a message may appear on the
computer's display or on an external monitor (if one is attached), or a flash code may
be emitted. This appendix documents the diagnostic codes, flash codes, and system
messages generated by the system basic input/output system (BIOS). For other
messages, refer to the documentation for your application program or operating
system.
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If an error message appears on the display or external monitor, make a note of the
message. For an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting any
errors, see Table C-1. The messages are listed alphabetically.
NOTE: If the message is not listed In Table C-1, see the documentation for the
application program that was running at the time the message appeared and/or
the operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and a
recommended action.
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Auxiliary
device failure
The touch pad, track stick, or
external PS/2 mouse may be
faulty. If you are using an external mouse only, check the
connection for a loose or improperly connected
cable. If the problem persists, enable the Pointing
Device option in the System Setup program. For
instructions, see Appendix B, “Using the System
Setup Program”
. If the problem persists, call Dell for
technical assistance. For instructions, see
Chapter 5, “Getting Help.”
Bad command or
file name
The command you entered
does not exist or is not in the
pathname you specified. Make sure that you have typed the command
correctly, placed spaces in the proper location,
and used the correct pathname.
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help.