Power Problems - Dell Inspiron PD598 Owner's Manual

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Power Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the
light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.
C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y —
1 Reinstall the battery.
2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3 Turn on the computer.
NOTE:
Battery operating time (the time the battery can operate the computer) decreases over time. Depending on
how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery
during the life of your computer.
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T
battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the
computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer
cool to room temperature.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell. See
"Contacting Dell" on page 155.
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E
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not start up.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
device, such as a lamp.
H E C K T H E A D A P T E R
C A C
ensure that the light is on.
C 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
strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E
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appliances.
D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
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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
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reinstall the memory modules. See "Memory" on page 121.
E L L P R O V I D E D C A R D
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A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y
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When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power
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The battery charge may be depleted.
If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the
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If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
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Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other
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See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47.
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If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank,
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Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155.
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Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer.
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Bypass power protection devices, power
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Troubleshooting