Dell Inspiron 500m - Manual (Page 37)

If Your Computer Stops Responding
If Your Computer Stops Responding
If a Program Stops Responding
If Your Computer Stops Responding
If your computer does not respond to either keyboard commands or the touch pad, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (which may
take several seconds).
After the computer turns off, press the power button again to turn on the computer.
If a Program Stops Responding
1. Press and hold .
2. Click the Applications tab, and select the program that is no longer responding.
3. Click End Task.
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to shut down your computer through the Start menu.
NOTE: ScanDisk may run when you restart the computer.