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1.
Click
Start and click
Control Panel
.
2.
Under
Pick a Category
, click
Performance and Maintenance
®
System
®
System Properties
®
Hardware
®
Device Manager
.
Windows Vista
:
1.
Click
Start
®
Control Panel
®
Hardware and Sound
.
2.
Click
Device Manager.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
If you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device
—
Contact Dell (see
If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by Dell
—
Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.
Keyboard Problems
Check the keyboard cable
—
l
Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.
l
Shut down the computer (see
Before Working on Your Computer
), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and
then restart the computer.
l
Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.
l
Remove any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.
Test the keyboard
—
Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and then try using the keyboard.
Run the Hardware Troubleshooter
—
.
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
Check the diagnostic lights
—
Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet
The computer stops responding
Turn the computer off
—
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for
at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
End the program
—
1.
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.
2.
Click the
Applications
tab.
3.
Click to select the program that is no longer responding.
4.
Click
End Task
.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE:
You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.