Dell Dimension 2300 Dell Dimension 2300 Owner's Manual - Page 41

General hardware problems If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist: • Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • A recently added device does not work. • A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems. • 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. REMOVE ANY RECENTLY ADDED HARDWARE TO SEE IF IT RESOLVES T H E C O NF L I CT - 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. CHECK YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S - See page 58. Keyboard Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER - • If the mouse is functioning, shut down the computer (see page 27) through the Start menu. After the computer shuts down, press the power button to restart the computer. • If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or the mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Press the power button again to restart the computer. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 41