Dell 4100/200, 4100/180 manual Messages and Codes, System Messages

Chapter 3

Messages and Codes

Application programs, operating systems, and the computer itself are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them. When a problem occurs, a message may appear on the monitor screen, or a beep code may sound.

Several different types of messages can indicate when the system is not functioning properly:

•System messages

•System beep codes

•Warning messages

•Diagnostics messages

•Alert messages

This chapter describes each type of message and lists the possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any problems indicated by a message. To determine what type of message you have received, read the following sections.

System Messages

System messages alert you to a possible operating prob- lem or to a conflict between the software and hardware. If you receive a system message, see Table 3-1 for sugges- tions on resolving any problems indicated by the message.

NOTE: If the system message you received is not listed in Table 3-1, check the documentation for the application program that was running at the time the message appeared and/or the operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and a recommended action.

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