Storing a battery, Troubleshooting, Lockups and software problems – Dell Latitude 131L Uživatelská příručka

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Quick Reference Guide

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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 (see "Charging the
Battery" on page 13) befor
e you use it.

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

E

NSURE

THAT

THE

A C

ADAPTER

IS

FIRMLY

CONNECTED

TO

THE

COMPUTER

AND

TO

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

.

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:

You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

T

URN

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. 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.

E

ND

THE

PROGRAM

1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2 Click Task Manager.
3 Click the program that is no longer responding.
4 Click End Task.

C

HECK

THE

SOFTWARE

DOCUMENTATION

If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

Windows operating system

R

UN

THE

P

ROGRAM

C

OMPATIBILITY

W

IZARD

The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program

so 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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