Dell Latitude X1: Storing a Battery Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) Lockups and Software Problems
Storing a Battery Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) Lockups and Software Problems: Dell Latitude X1
Table of contents
- Quick Reference Guide
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Setting Up Your Computer
- 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.
- About Your Computer Front View
- Left View Right View Back View
- Bottom View Using a Battery Battery Performance
- Checking the Battery Charge
- Charge Gauge
- Health Gauge Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery
- Removing a Battery Installing a Battery
- Storing a Battery Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) Lockups and Software Problems
- A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears
- Other software problems Using the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function
- Tab Function
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery
discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before
you use it.
Solving Problems
Notebook System Software (NSS)
If you reinstall the operating system for your Dell™ computer, it is also recommended to reinstall
the NSS utility. The utility is available on the optional
Drivers and Utilities
CD and on the Dell
Support website at
support.dell.com
.
To download the utility, go to
Downloads
at
support.dell.com
and select your computer model
from the drop-down menu. Under
Select Your Download Category
, select
System and
Configuration Utilities
, select your operating system and language, and then follow the
instructions.
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy
®
®
®
drives, Intel
Pentium
M processors, Intel Celeron
M processors, optical drives, and USB
devices. NSS is necessary for the correct operation of your Dell computer. The software
automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for
your configuration.
NOTE: NSS is critical for the correct operation of USB devices.
Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
The computer does not start up
ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO 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.
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key 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.
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