1. Click Start and click Control Panel.
2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance® System® System Properties ® Hardware® Device Manager.
Windows Vista:
1. Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound.
2. Click Device Manager.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
If you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device — Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by Dell — ContacttheIEEE1394devicemanufacturer.
Keyboard Problems
Check the keyboard cable —
lEnsure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.
lShut down the computer (see Before Working on Your Computer), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and
then restart the computer.
lEnsure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.
lRemove any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.
Test the keyboard — Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and then try using the keyboard.
Run the Hardware Troubleshooter — See Hardware Troubleshooter.
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
Check the diagnostic lights — See Power Lights.
Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet
The computer stops responding
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), and then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
End the program —
1. Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.
2. Click the Applications tab.
3. Click to select the program that is no longer responding.
4. Click End Task.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.