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Solving Problems

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 CD.

If the computer stops responding —

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

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. 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 non-Windows Vista® operating system environments.

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.

2.In the welcome screen, click Next.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

If a solid blue screen appears — Turn the computer off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE October P368K Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio XPS 435MT Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect the Video Cable to the Display Connect Using an Hdmi Connector Connect Using an DVI ConnectorConnect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Keyboard and MouseConnect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Setting Up Your Studio XPS 435MT Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Studio XPS 435MT Using Your Studio XPS 435MT Front View FeaturesHeadphone connector Connects to headphones Using Your Studio XPS 435MTFlexBay Can contain an optional FlexBay drive Back View Features Back Panel Connectors ESATA Connects to external Sata storage devices Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataSolving Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End the programClick End Task If the computer stops respondingIf you have other software problems Start menuUsing Support Tools Dell Support CenterUsing Support Tools System MessagesHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Recovery Options System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Service Online ServicesDellConnect Support.dell.comAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Compliance Computer Model SpecificationsDrives Memory Expansion BusVideo AudioSystem Board Connectors PhysicalExternal connectors PowerComputer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index

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