Dell Latitude D500 System Information Manual page 27

Option
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears, displaying the error code
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and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description
and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your
User's Guide for the appropriate contact information).
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located in the title bar of each screen.
If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable
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tab described in the following table for more information.
Tab
Results
Errors
Help
Configuration
Parameters
When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen.
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To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Function
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want
to run.
Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows
you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you
are experiencing.
Function
Displays the results of the test and any error conditions
encountered.
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and
problem description.
Describes the test and may indicate requirements for
running the test.
Displays your hardware configuration for the selected
device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration
information for all devices from the system setup
program, memory, and various internal tests and displays
the information in the device list in the left pane of the
screen. The device list may not display the names of all
the components installed on your computer or all
devices attached to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test by changing the test
settings.
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