Dell 1457, 1450, 1458, P03G001 If a program stops responding, Click Applications, Click End Task

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Solving Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.

If a program stops responding —

End the program:

1.Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.

2.Click Applications.

3.Click the program that is no longer responding

4.Click End Task.

If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the CD.

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If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears —

WARNING: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer.

If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system —

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE October 2009 P/N KWJH0 Rev. A01 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Studio Laptop Optical driveUsing Your Studio Laptop AC adapter Battery charge levelBattery Left Side Features Using Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Keyboard/Backlit keyboard optional Touch Pad Gestures One-Finger GesturesCircular Scrolling Two-Finger Gestures Using Your Studio Laptop Windows Mobility Center System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyPlay or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Using the Optical Drive Start → Programs→ FastAccess Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and CommunicationCustomizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopTransferring Information to a New Computer If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueBacking Up Your Data Click Set up backupFree Fall Sensor Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Codes Wired Connections Network Problems Wireless Connections Beep Code Possible ProblemPower Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools System MessagesUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Click Properties→ Device Manager Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverReinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLManuals Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See If you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the DellSpecifications System Model StudioSpecifications AC Adapter Auto Air Adapter Studio 1450, 1457, Dimensions Height Memory Express Card Communications MediaIn-1 Memory Card Reader Video LvdsConnectors AudioDisplay LEDTouch Pad Keyboard BacklitCamera Battery Technology Guide forPhysical Computer EnvironmentTemperature range Operating Appendix ImporterIndex Index Index Page 0KWJH0A01
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