Error Messages - Dell Inspiron 2600 Factory Service Manual

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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
Test the electrical outlet —
another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter —
a light, ensure that the light is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet —
devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
Eliminate possible interference —
lamps, or other appliances.
Adjust the power properties —
standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in Windows 2000). See
Reseat the memory modules —
computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules.
If your computer has less than 192 MB of RAM, you do not need to reseat the module.
To check how many MB of RAM your computer has:
In Windows XP, click Computer Information.
In Windows 2000, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then
click the General tab.

Error Messages

If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was
running at the time the message appeared.
Decreasing available memory —
seated. If your computer has 192 MB or more of RAM, reseat the memory modules and, if
necessary, replace it. If your computer has less than 192 MB of RAM, you do not need to
reseat the module.
To check how many MB of RAM your computer has:
In Windows XP, click Computer Information.
In Windows 2000, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then
click the General tab.
The file being copied is too large for the destination drive —
trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a
different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen
See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword
If your computer has 192 MB or more of RAM and the
Your memory module may be faulty or improperly
Bypass power protection
"Accessing
Help."
The file that you are

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