Dell Dimension 8300 - Manual (Page 41)

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• Unintelligible characters print from the printer.
• The mouse pointer does not move or "stutters" when it moves.
• Messages appear stating that the computer is not operating at maximum performance.
• Errors occur and programs crash for no apparent reason.
• Nothing displays on the monitor.
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
NOTE: Check Windows Explorer to see if your device is listed as a drive.
R EMOVE ANY RECENTLY ADDED HARDWARE TO SEE IF IT RESOLVES THE
CONFLICT — If removing the hardware resolves the conflict, see the hardware documentation for
configuration and troubleshooting instructions. If the problem persists, contact the hardware
manufacturer for technical assistance.
C HECK YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
C HECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS — See page 65.
C HECK THE I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE — Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted
into the connector.
E NSURE THAT THE I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS® —
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A D ELL - PROVIDED I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE — Contact
Dell (see page 113).
I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY D ELL —
Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.