Dell Inspiron 1000 Owner's Manual page 54

C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
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.
C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y
1
Reinstall the battery.
2
Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3
Turn on the computer.
NOTE:
Battery operating time (the time it can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often
the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery
during the life of your computer.
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T
AC adapter connected, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an
electrical outlet.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes green with the AC adapter connected, the battery may be too
hot to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then
let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.
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
C
will not start up.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
device, such as a lamp.
C H E C K T H E
ensure that the light is on.
C 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
power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
E 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
other appliances.
A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 9.
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Solving Problems
— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the
— The battery charge may be depleted.
— If the battery status light slowly flashes green without the
— If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
A C A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
— See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
— Bypass power protection devices,