Specifications

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
Check the drive for errors
1. In Windows XP, click the Start button and click My Computer. In
Windows 2000, double-click My Computer.
2. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for
errors, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Tools tab.
4. Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
5. Click Start.
6. Run the IDE Drive tests. See
Using the Dell Diagnostics."
Network Problems
Check the network cable connector — Ensure that the network cable
connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the
network wall jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector — Green indicates
that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try
replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network adapter
driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
Restart the computer — Try to log on to the network again.
Contact your network administrator — Verify that your network settings
are correct and that the network is functioning.
General Program Problems
A program crashes
HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or
on a floppy disk or CD.
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