Solving Problems; Accessing Help; Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 2600 Service Manual

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Solving Problems

Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650
Accessing Help
Power Problems
Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Scanner Problems
PC Card Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

Accessing Help

To access the Tell Me How help file
Microsoft® Windows® XP
1. Click the Start button and then click Help and Support.
2. Click User and system guides and then click User's guides.
3. Click Tell Me How.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, and point to User's Guides.
2. Click Tell Me How.
To access Help in Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and then click Help and Support.
2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click the arrow icon.
3. Click the topic that describes your problem.
4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
To access Help in Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button and then click Help.
2. Click the Search tab.
3. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click List Topics.
4. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display.
5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

Power Problems

HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode (see
Check the power light — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the 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.
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 —
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light is off, 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 rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell
Owner's Manual that came with your computer).
Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet —
If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is low or depleted.
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Drive Problems
Network Problems
General Program Problems
E-Mail Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Resolving Other Technical Problems
"Accessing Help").