Network problems, General program problems, A program crashes – Dell LATITUDE D400 User Manual

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Check the smart card —

Ensure that the smart card is properly inserted into the smart card slot.

Ensure that the smart card is recognized by Windows —

Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware

icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the smart card is listed.

If you have problems with a Dell-provided smart card —

Contact Dell

.

If you have problems with a smart card not provided by Dell —

Contact the smart card manufacturer.

Network Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

Check the network cable connector —

Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the

connector on the computer and the network wall jack.

Check the network lights on the network connector —

Green indicates that the network connection is

active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network

adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.

Restart the computer —

Try to log on to the network again.

Contact your network administrator —

Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is

functioning.

General Program Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

A program crashes

NOTE:

Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.

See the software documentation —

Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that

may help you solve the problem. Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. Reinstall the

program if necessary.

A program stops responding

End the program

1. Simultaneously press

.

2. Click the Applications tab, and then select the program that is no longer responding.

3. Click End Task.

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