Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 2500 Solution Manual

Power Problems

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computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby
mode—press the power button to resume from standby mode. If the power light
is off, press the power button.
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If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet,
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
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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 A D A P T E R
into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
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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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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, 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 R O P E R T I E S
the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in Windows Me and
Windows 2000). To access help, see page30.
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E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S
the display remains blank, you may need to reseat the memory modules (see
page69).
— 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 firmly inserted
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Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
— See the Tell Me How help or search for
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If the computer power light turns on but
HINT: See the Tell Me
How help file for
information on standby
mode.
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