On the left side of the screen, Device Groups lists the diagnostic device groups in the order they will run if you select All under the Run Tests submenu. Press the up- or down-arrow key to highlight a device group.

On the right side of the screen, Devices for Highlighted Group lists the specific devices within a particular test group.

Two lines at the bottom of the screen make up the menu area. The first line lists the menu options you can select; press the left- or right-arrow key to highlight an option. The second line gives information about the highlighted option.

Using the Device Groups Menu

The Device Groups menu at the bottom of the screen provides options that enable you to select and run specific diagnostic tests from the diagnostics main screen. Press the left- and right-arrow keys to select the options on the menu. As you move from one menu option to another, a brief explanation of the highlighted option appears on the bottom line of the screen.

If you want more information about a device group or device, highlight the Help option and press <Enter>. After you read the information, press <Esc> to return to the previous screen.

Error Messages

When you run a test in the system diagnostics, you may receive an error message. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist. For a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and instructions on obtaining technical assistance, see "Getting Help."

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Dell 1600SC manual Using the Device Groups Menu, Error Messages