Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Inspiron 4100 Solution Manual

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Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

C H E C K T HE P O W E R LI G H T
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 power light is off, press the power button.
• If the power light is on, your power management settings may have caused the
display to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit standby
mode.
H E C K T HE B A T TE R Y
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the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
E S T TH E E L E C T R I C A L O UT LE T
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working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the device is plugged
into a surge protector, try plugging it directly into an electrical outlet.
H E C K T HE
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the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
O N NE C T T HE C O M P U TE R D I R E C T LY T O A N E LE C TR I C A L O U T L E T
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Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
C H E C K T HE
Help and Support Center (Help in Windows Me and Windows 2000). To access
help, see page 34.
S W I T C H TH E V I D E O I M A G E
monitor, press
manuals search engine
— When the power light is blinking, the
If you are using a battery to power your computer,
—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is
—
A D A P TE R
AC — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If
P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S —
— If your computer is attached to an external
to switch the video image to the integrated display.
Search for the keyword standby the in
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