Dell Inspiron 4150 - Manual (Page 42)

Error Messages
If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared.
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
The file being copied is too large for the destination drive — The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is
too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
A filename cannot contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > | — Do not use these characters in filenames.
Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
Non-system disk or disk error — A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.
Not enough memory or resources. Exit some programs and try again — You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open
the program that you want to use.
Operating system not found — Contact Dell. See your Owner's Manual for contact information.
A required .DLL file was not found — The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the
program.
1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select the program you want to remove.
4. Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.
5. See the program documentation for installation instructions.
x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready — Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
HINT: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor
to your computer.
Check the light — When the light is blinking, the computer has power.
l If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode.
l If the light is off, press the power button.
l If the light is on, your power management settings may have caused the display to turn off. Try pressing the power button.
Check the battery — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an
electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
Adjust the Power Properties — Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode. For information on power management modes, see
the Tell Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in the Windows XP Help and Support Center (see " Accessing Help ").
Switch the video image — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display.
Adjust the brightness — See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness (see " Accessing Help ").
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor — If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the
subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.