Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100
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1. Click the Start button and then click Help.
2. Click the Search tab.
3. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click List Topics.
4. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display.
5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
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Power Problems

HINT: See the
Check the power light—
the power light is off, press the power button.
Check the battery—
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—
with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter—
electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet—
protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer
turns on.
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Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode.
When the power light is on, the computer has power. If
If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it
Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the
Bypass power