Dell Inspiron 1526 Setup Guide - Page 32

Lockups and Software Problems

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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. 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: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Click Applications. 3. Click the program that is no longer responding 4. Click 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. 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. Then restart your computer. 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.
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.
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. Then restart your computer.