Storing A Battery; Troubleshooting; Lockups And Software Problems; The Computer Does Not Start Up - Dell Latitude D620 Guide D'installation Et D'entretien

Storing a Battery

Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges
during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it
(see "Charging the Battery" on page 16).

Troubleshooting

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.

The computer does not start up

N S U R E T H A T T H E
E A C

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F
T
mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart
your computer.

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

NOTE:
Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
N D T H E P R O G R A M
E —
1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Del> simultaneously.
2 Click Task Manager.
3 Click the program that is no longer responding.
4 Click End Task.
H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N
C
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
R U N T H E P R O G R A M C
it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Quick Reference Guide
A D A P T E R I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your
— If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that
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Windows operating system
.