Dell PP04S Owner's Manual page 50

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Reinstall the battery.
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Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
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Turn on the computer.
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orange the 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. Turn off the
computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 41), 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 127).
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another device, such as a lamp.
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light, ensure that the light is on.
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protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
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lamps, or other appliances.
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standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your Computer"
on page 17.
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remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. For instructions, see "Adding Memory" on page 102.
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— The battery charge may be depleted.
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
A C — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a
A D A P T E R
P P — See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword
O W E R R O P E R T I E S
— If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen
— If the computer power light turns on but the display
— Bypass power