Power Problems - Dell Dimension DMC Owner's Manual

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E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T R Y T O L O G O N T O T H E N E T W O R K A G A I N
C HECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS
network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
HECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS
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Power Problems

CAUTION:
located in the Product Information Guide.
A DJUST THE
information on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me How help file, or search for the keyword
standby or hibernate in Windows
F THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING GREEN
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or move the mouse to resume normal operation.
F THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF
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• 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.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
• Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the
computer turns on.
• Ensure that the main power cable is securely connected to the system board.
• Ensure that the front panel cable is securely connected to the system board.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 90).
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Solving Problems
network integrity/
speed light
— Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your
— See page 49.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
P OWER P ROPERTIES — Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode. For
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Help. To access help files, see page 21.
— The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard
— The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
activity light