Power Problems - Dell INSPIRON 531S Owner's Manual

C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S
person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and
that the network is functioning.
R U N T H E H A R D W A R E
Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 91.

Power Problems

CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F
receiving power.
• Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer
and the electrical outlet.
• If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is
plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass
power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that
the computer turns on properly.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such
as a lamp.
F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T
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R E S P O N D I N G — See "Power Lights" on page 79.
F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E
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Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume
normal operation.
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Solving Problems
T R O U B L E S H O O T E R
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
— The computer is either turned off or is not
— Contact your network administrator or the
— See "Resolving Software and
— The computer is in standby mode.