Dell Vostro 1000 Owner's Manual page 136

H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y
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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 hold a charge) 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
amber
or is a steady
computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes blue and
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
See "Contacting Dell" on page 165.
C 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
(32°F), the computer will not start.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C H E C K T H E AC
AC adapter has a light, 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
protection devices, power strips, and extension cables 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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halogen lamps, or other 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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page 56.
R 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, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on
page 95).
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Troubleshooting
The battery charge may be depleted.
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, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the
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Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
A D A P T E R —
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If the battery status light flashes
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amber
, the battery is too hot to
amber
, the battery may be defective.
If the battery temperature is below 0°C
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights,
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See "Power Management Modes" on
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If the computer power light turns on, but
amber
Bypass power
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