Dell E6500, U084C, PP30L specifications T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data

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CD D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer.

D A T A E R R O R The hard drive cannot read the data.

D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

D I S K C: F A I L E D I N I T I A L I Z A T I O N The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

D R I V E N O T R E A D Y The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

E R R O R R E A D I N G PCMCIA C A R D The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H A S C H A N G E D The amount of memory recorded in

nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I V E The file

that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.

AF I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S : \ / : * ? “ <

>Do not use these characters in filenames.

G A T E A20 F A I L U R E A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

G E N E R A L F A I L U R E The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The message is usually followed by specific information—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action.

H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I O N E R R O R The computer cannot identify the

drive type. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

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Troubleshooting

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Dell Latitude E6500 Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mMacrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Volume control buttons Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer NextTo copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Specifications SataPC Card CardBus controller Ricoh R5C847 PC Card connector Memory Minimum memory 512 MB 1 Dimm Maximum memory Wlan VGA Display Viewing angles Battery Types Cell smart lithium ion Battery Watt hours AC Adapter 130W Dell adapter PA-4E Ms halfsine pulse for storage Troubleshooting Power LightsTools Beep Codes Are detectedError Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Do not use these characters in filenamesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall See the program documentation for installation instructionsSystem Messages Drive and try againTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Dell DiagnosticsClick Start→ Help and Support Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting Memory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program crashes repeatedly Follow the instructions on the screen Windows VistaDell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Start→ Control PanelReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Returning to a Previous Device Driver VersionProperties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Click Properties→ Device ManagerAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using Microsoft Windows System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer Using the Operating System Media Click Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Reinstalling Software Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Before You Call Page Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Index Product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore Index Setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore
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