dell inspiron 8200 User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
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Insert bootable media— 
The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or C\
D. 
Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
Non-system disk or disk error— 
A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart\
 the 
computer.
Not enough memory or resources. Exit some programs and try 
again— 
You have too many...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
General Program Problems
A program crashes 
HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation\
 or 
on a floppy disk or CD. 
See the software documentation— 
Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may \
help you solve the problem. Ensure that you properly installed and 
configured the program. Reinstall the program if necessary.
A program stops responding 
End the program 
1.  Simultaneously press 
   . 
2....

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
Error messages appear 
Review Error Messages— 
Look up the message and take the appropriate action. See 
Check the drive 
for errors and the software documentation.
E-Mail Problems
Ensure that you are connected to the Internet— 
With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline 
has a check mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it and conne\
ct 
to the Internet.
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Go to the Dell Support website— 
Go to...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
If Your Computer Gets Wet
 CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is 
safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, Del\
l 
recommends that you turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before 
attempting to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. Use 
the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source.
1.  Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, \
and then...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
11.  Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the sc\
rew(s). 
12.  Replace the hard drive. 
13.  Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 
14.  Replace the battery. 
15.  Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. 
If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged co\
mponents, 
contact Dell (see Contacting Dell in the Dell Owners Manual that came with your 
computer).
If You Drop or Damage...

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Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200
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Using Dell Diagnostics 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200
  When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  Features of the Dell Diagnostics
  Starting the Dell Diagnostics
  Advanced Testing
  Confirming the System Configuration Information
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Whenever a major component or device in your computer does not function \
properly, 
you may have a component failure. If you are experiencing a problem with\
 your 
computer, Dell recommends...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200
by yourself, the diagnostic tests can provide you with important informa\
tion you will 
need when talking to Dells service and support personnel. If you are ex\
periencing a 
problem with your computer, Dell recommends that you perform the checks \
in 

Solving Problems and run the Dell Diagnostics before you call Dell for technical 
assistance.
NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to test only your Dell™ computer. Using this\
 
program with other computers may...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200
HINT: You can only boot from a CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive installed as a fixed 
drive. You cannot boot from a drive installed in the module bay. 
1.  Turn off the computer. 
2.  If the computer is docked, undock the computer. 
3.  Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. 
4.  Turn on the computer with the Drivers and Utilities CD in the CD, CD-RW, or  DVD drive. 
5.  Press 
 to enter the system setup program as soon as the Dell logo screen...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200
12.  Remove the CD from the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive. 
When you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, followed b\
y a message 
telling you that the diagnostics is loading. After the diagnostics loads\
, the 
Diagnostics Menu appears.
To select an option from this menu, highlight the option and press 
 , or 
press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option y\
ou choose.
Diagnostics Menu
Option Function
Test All Devices Performs...