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Dell 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04F001 If a program stops responding, Click Applications, Click End Task

Models: P04F001 P04G001 81TR2 1470 1570 P04F series P04G series

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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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Dell 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04G series, P04F001, P04F series If a program stops responding, Click Applications, Click End Task

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Under license Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect To Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up your Internet connection Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom Multimedia Control Keys Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or Icon Solving Problems Beep or LED Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems To run the Program Compatability Wizard Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System Messages Them Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invoked If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com If you need to See Processor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Computer Information Connectors In-1 Memory Card ReaderMemory Communications Display Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Relative humidity maximum Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Page Page 081TR2A00