Dell Latitude C600 User Manual

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printer.The mousepointer hangingand refusing tomove, ormoving in astutteringfashion.Error messagesfrom Windows,messagesabout thecomputer notoperating atmaximumperformance, orthe systemdropping to"Safe Mode" or"MS-DOSCompatibilityMode".Errors andcrashes ofapplications forno apparentreason.IncorrectComputer MemoryAmountDuring POST,the computerchecks the computer'smemory, and thenwrites to and readsfrom the number ofavailable bytes toensure properoperation.Basic Checks:If an insufficient memory message appears, save and close any open files andexit any open application programs not in use.Consider installing additional system memory.Run the System Memory test as described in "Dell Diagnostics."Reseat the memory modules.Restart the computer.If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the DiagnosticsChecklist as you perform the following steps:1. Reboot the computer. Does the random-access memory (RAM) count displayedcorrectly match the actual amount of memory installed in the computer?Yes. The computer needed to update the memory; the memory checkphase is okay now.No. Go to step 2.2. Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and removeany installed batteries.3. Turn off the computer and disconnect it from the AC adapter. Then disconnectthe AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Turn off any attached devices, anddisconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer.4. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the