User's Manual

Video and Display Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
If the display is blank
4. Click Change or Remove Programs.
5. See the program documentation for installation instructions.
Sector not found — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the floppy or hard
drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the floppy disk or hard
drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on the floppy
disk or hard drive. See Windows Help for instructions. If a large number of sectors are
defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the floppy disk or hard
drive.
Seek error — The operating system cannot find a specific track on the floppy disk or
hard drive. If the error is on the floppy disk, try another floppy disk.
Shutdown failure — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the
System Set tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics."
Time-of-day clock lost power — System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect
your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try
to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Then immediately exit the
program. See "Using the System Setup
Program." If the message reappears, contact
Dell.
Time-of-day clock stopped — The reserve battery that supports the system
configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an electrical
outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact
Dell.
Time-of-day not set-please run the System Setup program — The time or date stored in
the system setup program does not match the system clock. Correct the settings for
the Date and Time options. See "Using the System
Setup Program."
Timer chip counter 2 failed — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run
the System Set tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics
."
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode — The keyboard controller may be
malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System Memory tests and
the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Using the Dell
Diagnostics."
x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready — Insert a disk into the drive and try
again.
Warning: Battery is critically low — The battery is running out of charge. Replace the
battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate hibernate
mode or turn off the computer.
NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is
recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
Check the battery — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge
may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on
the computer.
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