DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
Run ScanDisk
 
Windows XP and Windows 2000
1.  In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My ComputerIn Windows 
2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 
2.  Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then 
click Properties
3.  Click the Tools tab. 
4.  Under Error-checking, click Check Now
5.  Click Start
Windows Me
1.  Click the Start button, point to Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools
and then click ScanDisk
Network Problems
Check the network cable connector—
 Ensure that the network cable is firmly 
connected to the optional internal connector on the computer and the network wall jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector—
 Green indicates that the 
network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network 
cable. Amber indicates that the optional internal network adapter driver is loaded and the 
adapter is detecting activity.
Restart the computer—
 Try to log on to the network again.
Contact your network administrator—
 Verify that your network settings are correct 
and that the network is functioning.
General Program Problems
A program crashes 
HINT: 
Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy 
disk or CD. 
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