Dell Precision M4300 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 87)

Troubleshooting
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The computer does not start up
E NSURE THAT THE A C ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET .
The computer stops responding
NOTICE:
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
T URN 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. Then restart your
computer.
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
NOTE:
Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
E ND THE PROGRAM —
1 Press simultaneously.
2 Click Task Manager→ click Applications.
3 Click the program that is no longer responding.
4 Click End Task.
C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
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Windows
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operating system
R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it
runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
A solid blue screen appears
T URN 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. Then restart your
computer.
Other software problems
C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION —
• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software.
See the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.