Start-Up Error Messages; Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100
Check for interference—
near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference: power
extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips
connected to the same electrical outlet.
Adjust the power properties—
keyword standby in

Start-Up Error Messages

Operating system not found—
"Contacting Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide for the correct contact information.
Insert bootable media—
floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
Non-system disk error—
disk and restart the computer.

Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

Check the power light—
the power light is off, press the power button.
Check the battery—
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using
the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
Test the electrical outlet—
with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter—
electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
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Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating
See the
Windows Help.
Contact Dell for technical assistance. See
The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable
A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy
When the power light is on, the computer has power. If
If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it
Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the
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