Dell Inspiron 9300 Owner's Manual page 66

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 a battery 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
the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is 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.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell. See
"Contacting Dell" on page 110.
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
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.
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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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
A
in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 9.
E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S
R
blank, reinstall the memory modules. See page 85.
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Solving Problems
— The battery charge may be depleted.
— If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange,
— If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
A C A D A P T E R
— See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby
— If the computer power light turns on but the display remains
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
— Bypass power protection devices,