Dell 1536 Laptop User Manual


 
44 Troubleshooting
X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY Insert a disk into the
drive and try again.
WARNING: BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW The battery is running out of
charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet;
otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer.
Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
The computer does not start
CHECK THE AC ADAPTER Ensure that the AC 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
END THE PROGRAM
1
Press <Crtl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2
Click the
Applications
tab and select the program that is no longer responding.
3
Click
End Task
.
NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when you restart the computer. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
C
HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION If necessary, uninstall and then
reinstall the program. Software usually includes installation instructions in its
documentation or on a DVD.