Error Messages - Dell Inspiron 4150 User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150
Check the battery status light —
orange or is a steady orange, 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 your Owner's Manual for contact information.
Test the electrical outlet —
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter —
AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet —
protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the
computer turns on.
Eliminate possible interference —
lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
Adjust the power properties —
hibernate mode. For information on power management modes, see the Tell
Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in the
Windows XP Help and Support Center (see
Reseat the memory modules —
the display remains blank,

Error Messages

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If the battery status light flashes
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
Your computer may be in standby or
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If the computer power light turns on but
reseat the memory
Bypass power
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modules.