Start-Up Error Messages - Dell Inspiron 2100 Solution Manual

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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
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
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H E C K F O R I N T E R F E R E N C E
operating 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.
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D J U S T T H E O W E R
for the keyword standby in Windows Help. To access help files, see page 20.

Start-Up Error Messages

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P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D
page 57).
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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.
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floppy disk and restart the computer.
— Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
— See the Tell Me How help file or search
R O P E R T I E S
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Call Dell for technical assistance (see
— The operating system is trying to boot to a
— A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the
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