Accessing the Dell Support Utility

84

Clicking the Dell Support Icon

85

Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon

85

Drive Problems

85

CD and DVD drive problems

85

If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray

86

If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound

86

Hard drive problems

86

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

86

Error Messages

88

ExpressCard Problems

91

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

92

Keyboard Problems

92

External Keyboard problems

92

Unexpected characters

93

Lockups and Software Problems

93

The computer does not start up

93

The computer stops responding

93

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

93

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 94

A solid blue screen appears

94

Dell MediaDirect problems

94

Other software problems

95

Memory Problems

95

Network Problems

96

Power Problems

96

Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer

97

Printer Problems

97

Scanner Problems

98

Sound and Speaker Problems

98

No sound from integrated speakers

98

No sound from external speakers

98

No sound from headphones

99

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Dell E1405, 640M owner manual Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon, If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound