Laptop User Manual

Troubleshooting 121
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 "Memory " on page 147 ) .
• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory
(see "Memory " on page 147 ) .
• Run the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics " on page 99 ) .
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory
(see "Memory " on page 147 ) .
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines
(see
"Memory
" on page 147 ) .
• Run the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics " on page 99 ) .
Network Problems
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 176 as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
C
HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is
firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer
and the network jack.
CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR — No light
indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS — Contact your network administrator or
the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are
correct and that the network is functioning.