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Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). If you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the AC adapter 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. Select 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 the CD. 56

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Solving Problems
Memory Problems
If you receive an insufficient memory
message
—
•
Save and close any open files and exit any
open programs you are not using to see if
that resolves the problem.
•
See the software documentation for
minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory (see
the 
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com/manuals
).
•
Reseat the memory module(s) into the
connector(s) (see the
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com/manuals
).
•
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 79).
If you experience other memory problems 
—
•
Run Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell
Diagnostics” on page 61).
•
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 79).
Lockups and Software
Problems
If the computer does not start up
— Ensure
that the AC adapter cable is firmly connected
to the computer and to the electrical outlet.
If a program stops responding
—
End the program:
1.
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2.
Click
Applications
.
3.
Select 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 the CD.