Dell Inspiron 1318 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 30)

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Solving Problems
Reseat the memory modules (See the •
Service Manual on the Dell Support website
at support.dell.com) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
If you experience other memory problems —
Ensure that you are following the memory •
installation guidelines (see the Service
Manual on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com).
Check if the memory module is compatible
•
with your computer. Your computer supports
DDR2 memory. For more information about the
type of memory supported by your computer,
see “Basic Specifications” on page 50.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell
•
Diagnostics” on page 33).
Reseat the memory modules (see the
•
Service Manual on the Dell Support website
at support.dell.com) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
Lockups and Software Problems
If the computer does not start up — Ensure
that the power cable is firmly connected to the
computer and to the electrical outlet.
If a program stops responding — End the
program:
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously. 1.
Click 2. Applications.
Click the program that is no longer 3.
responding
Click
4. End Task.
If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the
software documentation. If necessary, uninstall
and then reinstall the program.
NOTE: Software usually includes
installation instructions in its
documentation or on CD.
If the computer stops responding —
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are
unable to perform an operating system
shutdown.