44 Quick Reference Guide
A solid blue screen appears
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.
Other software problems
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE
MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —
• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on
yourcomputer.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run
the software. See the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS,
CDS, OR DVDS
SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR
COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU

Memory Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE —
• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if
that resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,
install additional memory (see "Installing a Memory Module"
in your User’s Guide
).
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel"
in your User’s Guide
)
to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33).
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel"
in your User’s Guide
)
to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.