Solving Problems; Power Problems - Dell Latitude C610 User Manual

Solving Problems

Power Problems

Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
Modem and Internet Connection
Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
NOTE: Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform these steps.
Check the light -
When the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If 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.
Charge the battery -
The battery charge may be depleted.
1. Reinstall the battery.
2. Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the computer.
Check the battery status light
If the light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is low or depleted.
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Turn off 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 flashes rapidly orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell.
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Drive Problems
Network Problems
General Program Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
If You Drop or Damage Your
Computer
light is blinking, the