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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

NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell.

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.

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, 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 "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33).

H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E 0 — The hard drive does not respond

to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33).

H A R D - D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33).

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Contents Dell Studio 1535/1536 Quick Reference Guide March F434C Contents Technical Support and Customer Service Macrovision Product Notice Contents Using and maintaining peripherals Finding InformationTo your computer About Your Computer Front and Right ViewDigital array microphones optional V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Page Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Back and Left View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Off Page Bottom View Removing and Replacing the Battery Removing and Replacing the Base Cover Tabs SIM card slot About Your Computer Specifications PCI-E Sdio GDDR2 256MB UMA Wxga AG DVD+/-RW Reduced under certain power-intensive 90 W Continuous Maximum vibration using a random Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDiagnostics Utility Partition. Press any key to continue Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Exit Configuration Dell Support CenterDrive Problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N SError Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not startMemory Problems Solid blue screen appearsPower Problems Troubleshooting You can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating SystemTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service Problems With Your Order Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallPage Contacting Dell Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyMacrovision Product Notice PP33LIndex Operating state, 48-49 restore operating system to Index Index
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