Start-Up Error Messages; Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Inspiron 2500 Solution Manual

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Solving Problems

Start-Up Error Messages

O
P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D
(see page85).
I
N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A
nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
N -
O N S Y S T E M D I S K E R R O R
floppy disk and restart the computer.

Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

C
H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
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.
C
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
T
E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C AC
H E C K T H E A D A P T E R
into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
C P P
H E C K T H E O W E R
Help and Support Center (Help in Windows Me and Windows 2000). To access
help, see page30.
— Contact Dell for technical assistance
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The operating system is trying to boot to a
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A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the
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When the power light is blinking, the computer
— If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
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Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted
— Search for the keyword standby in the
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