Dell Studio 15z Setup Guide - Page 34

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Solving Problems If a solid blue screen appears - Turn the computer off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer 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 computer. --Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed 32 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 Dell Support Center.

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Solving Problems
If a solid blue screen appears
— Turn the
computer off. If you are unable to get a response
by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your
pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button
for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off and then restart your computer.
If you have other software problems
Back up your files immediately.
Use a virus-scanning program to check the
hard drive or CDs.
Save and close any open files or programs
and shut down your computer 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 computer.
Ensure that your computer 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 Dell Support Center.