Power Problems; Start-Up Error Messages - Dell Dimension 4300 Solution Manual

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Power Problems

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H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby
mode—press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the power light is off,
the computer is either not turned on or is not receiving electrical power.
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E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the computer power connector.
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O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
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W A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I T O R P O W E R C A B L E S
computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
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H E C K F O R I N T E R F E R E N C E
operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of
interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too
many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same
electrical outlet.
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H E C K T H E O W E R
for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center in Windows XP and
Windows Me (Help in Windows 2000). To access help files, see page 24.

Start-Up Error Messages

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P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D
page 100).
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When the power light is lit or blinking, the
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
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Be sure that the power cable is
— Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
P — See the Tell Me How help file or search
R O P E R T I E S
— Call Dell for technical assistance (see
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— Swap the
S o lv ing Pr o ble m s
See the Tell Me
HINT:
How help file for
information on the
standby mode.
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