Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 4100 Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100

Power Problems

HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode. See
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Check the power light—
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—
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—
or is a steady 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, 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. See "Contacting Dell" in the
Dell Solutions Guide.
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter—
AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet—
protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the
computer turns on.
Eliminate possible interference—
lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
Adjust the Power Properties—
for the keyword standby in Windows Help. See
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When the power light is lit or blinking, the
The battery charge may be depleted.
If the battery status light flashes orange
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
See the Tell Me How help file or search
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