Dell Inspiron 4150 - Manual (Page 41)

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Solving Problems
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150
Accessing Help
Power Problems
Accessing Help
Power Problems
Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Scanner Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Drive Problems
PC Card 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
To access the Tell Me How help file —
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.
To access help in Microsoft® 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.
HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on power management modes (see " Accessing Help ").
Check the power light — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby
mode—press the power button to exit a standby mode. If the light is off, the computer is either in a power management mode or off—press
the power button to exit a power management mode or 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 battery status light flashes 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 — 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 — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
Eliminate possible interference — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
Adjust the power properties — Your computer may be in standby or 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 " Accessing Help ").
Reseat the memory modules — If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules .