If the battery status light rapidly flashes
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 152).
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E
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(32°F), the computer will not start.
E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
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testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
H E C K T H E
A D A P T E R
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A C
AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
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protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to verify that the
computer turns on.
L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E
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halogen lamps, or other appliances.
D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
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Settings" on page 42.
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E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S
the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on
page 128).
Printer Problems
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 151 as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's
manufacturer.
H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N
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setup and troubleshooting information.
N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N
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H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
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See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
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Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and
the computer.
amber
If the battery temperature is below 0°C
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
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Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights,
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See "Configuring Power Management
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If the computer power light turns on, but
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See the printer documentation for
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, the battery may be defective.
Bypass power
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Troubleshooting
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