Dell Latitude E4300 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 69)

Non-system disk error — Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer.
Not enough memory or resources. Close some programs and try again — Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases,
you may have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first.
Operating system not found — Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ).
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Ensure that the cable for the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the device and into the connector on the computer.
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is enabled in system setup — See "System Setup Options" in the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or at
support.dell.com.
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is recognized by Windows —
Windows Vista:
1. Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound.
2. Click Device Manager.
Windows XP:
1. Click Start and click Control Panel.
2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance® System® System Properties ® Hardware® Device Manager.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
If you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device — Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ).
If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by Dell — Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
Check the diagnostic lights — See Diagnostic Lights .
Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.
The computer stops responding
Turn the computer off — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for
at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.