Dell XPS 420 Personal Computer User Manual


 
64 Troubleshooting
RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
1
Click
Start
All Programs
Modem Diagnostic Tool
.
2
Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems.
Modem diagnostics are not available on all computers.
VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Phone and Modem
Options
Modems
.
2
Click the COM port for your modem
Properties
Diagnostics
Query Modem
to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows.
If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.
E
NSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET Ensure that you have
subscribed to an Internet provider. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open,
click File. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it
and connect to the Internet. For help, contact your Internet service provider.
Error Messages
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
If the error message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating
system or the program that was running when the message appeared.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ <
> | — Do not use these characters in filenames.
A
REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND The program that you are trying to open
is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program:
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Programs
Programs and Features
.
2
Select the program you want to remove.
3
Click
Uninstall
.
4
See the program documentation for installation instructions.
drive letter :\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY The drive
cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
I
NSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
N
ON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and
restart your computer.
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