Dell Inspiron 4100 - Manual (Page 35)

So l v i ng P r o bl e m s 35
Power Problems
HINT: See the Tell Me
How help file for
information on standby
mode. To access the help
file, see page 34.
C HE CK T HE PO W E R LI GH T — 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.
C HA RG E T HE BA T TE R Y — 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.
C HE CK T HE BA T TE R Y S TA TU S L IG HT — 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. Turn off the computer (see page 24), 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 page 103).
T E S T TH E EL E CT R IC AL O UT LE T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C HE CK T HE AC A D AP TE R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If
the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
C ON NE C T T HE C OM PU TE R D IR EC T LY T O A N E LE C TR IC A L OU TL ET —
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
C HE CK F OR I NTE R FE R EN CE — Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of
interference: power extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or
multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.
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