Ensuring Sufficient Power For Your Computer; Printer Problems - Dell XPS 140M Owner's Manual

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.
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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. 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 145.
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computer will not start up.
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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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power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
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other appliances.
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blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 112).

Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer

Your computer is designed to use the 90-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you
should always use this adapter.
The 65-W AC adapters used in other Dell™ portable computers can be used with your computer,
but they will decrease system performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters, including the 65-W
AC adapter, will cause you to receive a

Printer Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer.
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Solving Problems
If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady
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If the battery temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
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Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a
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A D A P T E R
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
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See "Power Management Modes" on page 41.
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If the computer power light turns on but the display remains
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WARNING
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
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Bypass power protection devices,
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message.