Dell Inspiron N7010 Setup Guide - Page 50

Memory Problems, Lockups and Software Problems - service manual

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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 modules into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). If you experience other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). 48 Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the AC adapter 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 the CD.

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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 modules into the
connector(s) (see the
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com/manuals
).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 74).
If you experience other memory problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell
Diagnostics” on page 56).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 74).
Lockups and Software
Problems
If the computer does not start up
— Ensure
that the AC adapter 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 the CD.