Dell Inspiron 4150 - Manual (Page 47)

If you have problems with a hard drive
PC Card Problems
Network Problems
General Program Problems
A program crashes
A program stops responding
Error messages appear
Allow the computer to cool before turning it on — A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the
computer to return to room temperature before turning it on.
Check the drive for errors —
1. Click the Start button and click My Computer.
2. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Tools tab.
4. Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
5. Click Start.
Check the PC Card — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector. See the Tell Me How help file for more information (see
" Accessing Help ").
Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows® — Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that
the card is listed.
If you have problems with a Dell-provided PC Card — Contact Dell. See your Owner's Manual for contact information.
If you have problems with a PC Card not provided by Dell — Contact the PC Card manufacturer.
Check the network cable connector — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and
the network wall jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector — Green indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not
green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
Restart the computer — Try to log on to the network again.
Contact your network administrator — Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
See the software documentation — Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem.
Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. Reinstall the program if necessary.
End the program —
1. Simultaneously press .
2. Click the Applications tab, and then select the program that is no longer responding.
3. Click End Task.
If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the power button until the computer turns off. Press the
power button again to restart the computer.