Unexpected Characters; Lockups And Software Problems; The Computer Does Not Start; The Computer Stops Responding - Dell PP29L Owner's Manual

Unexpected characters

I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D
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keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers
lock light is not lit.

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

The computer does not start

H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R
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the computer and to the electrical outlet.

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system
shutdown.
T U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F
on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at
least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer.

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

E N D T H E P R O G R A M
1 Press <Crtl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.
3 Click End Task.
NOTE:
The chkdsk program may run when you restart the computer. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N
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reinstall the program. Software usually includes installation instructions in its
documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
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Troubleshooting
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key
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Press <Num Lk> to disable the numeric
If necessary, uninstall and then
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