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128 Troubleshooting
UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE — The keyboard controller may
be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System
Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 111).
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.
ExpressCard Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
C
HECK THE EXPRESSCARD — Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted
into the connector.
CHECK THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS — Double-click the Safely
Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Some cards do not support
this feature. If the card supports this Windows feature, the card will be listed.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED EXPRESSCARD — Contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 165). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN)
ExpressCards, see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network
[WWAN])" on page 135.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL —
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer.
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
E
NSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS —
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
System and Maintenance
→
Device Manager
.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an
administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue the desired action.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
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