Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner's Manual

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System Setup Program).Timer chip counter 2 failed —A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see 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 in the DellDiagnostics (see 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 shut downthe computer.ExpressCard ProblemsCheck the ExpressCard —Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector.Check that the card is recognized by Windows —Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Some cards do not support this feature. If the card supports this Windows feature,the card will be listed.If you have problems with a Dell-provided ExpressCard —Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]).If you have problems with an ExpressCard not provided by Dell —Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer.IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsEnsure that the IEEE 1394 device is recognized by Windows —1. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance® Device Manager.If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.If you have problems with a Dell-provided IEEE 1394 device — Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see Contacting Dell).CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact youradministrator to continue the desired action.