Dell Inspiron PP09L, Owner'S Manual

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Solving Problems
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Scanner Problems
Hard Drive Problems
NOTE:
For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help
file, see page 18.
If you have problems with a hard drive
C HECK THE POWER CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the scanner power
cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the
scanner is turned on.
C HECK THE SCANNER CABLE CONNECTION —
Ensure that the scanner cable is
firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
U
NLOCK THE SCANNER
—
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a
locking tab or button.
R EINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER — See the scanner documentation for
instructions.
A LLOW THE COMPUTER TO COOL BEFORE TURNING IT ON — A hot hard drive
may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to
return to room temperature before turning it on.
C HECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS
1
C lick the Start button and click My Computer .
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.