Dell STUDIO XPS 16 Setup Guide - Page 34

If a solid blue screen appears, If you have other software problems, Start, your Studio XPS.

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Solving Problems If a solid blue screen appears - Turn your Studio XPS off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until your Studio XPS turns off and then restart your Studio XPS. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check your Studio XPS. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your Studio XPS through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your Studio XPS. 32 --Ensure that your Studio XPS meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. --Write down any error message that is displayed to help in troubleshooting.

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Solving Problems
If a solid blue screen appears
— Turn your
Studio XPS off. If you are unable to get a
response by pressing a key on your keyboard
or moving your pointer using the touch pad or
mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to
10 seconds until your Studio XPS turns off and
then restart your Studio XPS.
If you have other software problems
Back up your files immediately.
Use a virus-scanning program to check your
Studio XPS.
Save and close any open files or programs
and shut down your Studio XPS through the
Start
menu.
Check the software documentation or
contact the software manufacturer for
troubleshooting information:
Ensure that the program is compatible
with the operating system installed on
your Studio XPS.
Ensure that your Studio XPS meets the
minimum hardware requirements needed
to run the software. See the software
documentation for information.
Ensure that the program is installed and
configured properly.
Verify that the device drivers do not
conflict with the program.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall
the program.
Write down any error message that is
displayed to help in troubleshooting.