Solving Problems; Accessing Help Files; Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 4100 Service Manual

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Solving Problems

Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100
Accessing Help Files
Power Problems
Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Scanner Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Drive Problems

Accessing Help Files

To access the Tell Me How help file
1. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.
2. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides.
3. Click Tell Me How.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How.
To access help in Windows XP
1. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.
2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon.
3. Click the topic that describes your problem, and then click Display.
4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
To access help in Windows Me
1. Click the Start button, and then click Help.
2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem in the Search box, and then click Go.
3. Click the topic that describes your problem, and then click Display.
4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
To access help in Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, and then click Help.
2. Click the Search tab.
3. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click List Topics.
4. Click the topic that describes your problem, and then click Display.
5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

Power Problems

HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode. See
Check the power light— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power 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.
Charge the battery— The battery charge may be depleted.
1. Reinstall the battery.
2. Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the computer.
Check the battery status light—
Network Problems
General Program Problems
E-Mail Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using System Restore
Reinstalling Windows®
Microsoft® Windows® XP
If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is low or depleted.
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