Lockups and software problems – Dell Latitude E5500 User Manual

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Ensure that the cable for the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the device and into the connector on the computer

 

Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is enabled in system setup —

 

For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide

on your computer or at support.dell.com.

 

Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is recognized by Windows —

Windows XP:

1.

 

Click Start and click Control Panel.

2.

 

Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance® System® System Properties ® Hardware® Device Manager.

Windows Vista:

1.

 

Click Start

® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound.

2.

 

Click Device Manager.

If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.

 

If you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device —

Contact Dell Support. 

 

If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by Dell —

Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.

 

Lockups and Software Problems

 

 

The computer does not start up

 

Check the diagnostic lights —

See

Power Problems

.

 

Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet

 

The computer stops responding

 

Turn the computer off —

If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for

at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.

 

A program stops responding

 

End the program —

 

1.

Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.

 

2.

Click the Applications tab.

 

3.

Click to select the program that is no longer responding.

 

4.

Click End Task.

 

A program crashes repeatedly

 

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

NOTICE:

You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

NOTE:

Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD.

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