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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100

Run ScanDiskWindows XP and Windows 2000

1.In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.

2.Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then click Properties.

3.Click the Tools tab.4.Under Error-checking, click Check Now.5.Click Start.

Windows Me

1.Click the Start button, point to Programs—>Accessories—>System Tools, and then click ScanDisk.

Network Problems

Check the network cable connector— Ensure that the network cable is firmly connected to the optional internal connector on the computer and the network wall jack.

Check the network lights on the network connector— Green indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the optional internal network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.

Restart the computer— Try to log on to the network again.

Contact your network administrator— Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

General Program Problems

A program crashes

HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.

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