Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Latitude D600 User Manual

Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. Select the program that you want to remove.
4. Click Change or Remove Programs.
5. See the program documentation for installation instructions.
Sector not found — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the floppy or hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted
FAT on the floppy disk or hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on the floppy disk or hard drive. See
Windows Help for instructions. If a large number of sectors are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the floppy disk or
hard drive.
Seek error — The operating system cannot find a specific track on the floppy disk or hard drive. If the error is on the floppy disk, try another
floppy disk.
Shutdown failure — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests as described in
Diagnostics."
Time-of-day clock lost power —
battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Then immediately exit the program. See
"Using the System Setup Program." If the message reappears,
Time-of-day clock stopped — The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your
computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists,
Time-of-day not set-please run the System Setup program —
system clock. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. See
Timer chip counter 2 failed — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests as described in
Diagnostics."
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode —
System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test as described in
x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready —
Warning: Battery is critically low —
outlet. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode
Video and Display Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.

If the display is blank

NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor
to your computer.
Check the battery — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an
electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet —
that the computer turns on.
System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the
contact
The time or date stored in the system setup program does not match the
The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the
Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical
or turn off the computer.
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
Dell.
contact Dell.
"Using the System Setup Program."
"Using the Dell Diagnostics."
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