Printer Problems - Dell PP29L Owner's Manual

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
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or is a steady
amber
computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes blue and
charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical
outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132).
C 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
below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C H E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R
AC adapter has a light, 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
protection devices, power strips, and extension cables 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
halogen lamps, or 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
Settings" on page 51.
R 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 116).

Printer Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 as you complete these checks.
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's
manufacturer.
C 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
setup and troubleshooting information.
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Troubleshooting
, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
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Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
If the battery status light flashes
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, the battery is too hot to
amber
, the battery may be defective.
amber
If the battery temperature is
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights,
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See "Configuring Power Management
If the computer power light turns on, but
See the printer documentation for
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amber
Bypass power
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