CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS

1 Click the Start button and click My Computer.

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

3 Click the Tools tab.

4Under Error-checking, click Check Now.

5Click Start.

PC Card Problems

CHECK THE PC CARD — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector.

ENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® — Double- click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD

Contact Dell (see page 132).

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY

DELL — Contact the PC Card manufacturer.

External Keyboard Problems

NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.

C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the computer (see page 35). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage.

If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

Solving Problems

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