Dell PP30L, E6500, U084C specifications Troubleshooting Tips, Power Problems

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4Select the Boot from CD-ROMoption from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that is appropriate for your computer.

7When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to run, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Troubleshooting Tips

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:

If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).

If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the problem(s).

If an error message occurs in a program, see the program documentation.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.

Power Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety information that shipped with your computer.

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly.

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Dell Latitude E6500 Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mMacrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Volume control buttons Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer NextTo copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Specifications SataPC Card CardBus controller Ricoh R5C847 PC Card connector Memory Minimum memory 512 MB 1 Dimm Maximum memory Wlan VGA Display Viewing angles Battery Types Cell smart lithium ion Battery Watt hours AC Adapter 130W Dell adapter PA-4E Ms halfsine pulse for storage Tools TroubleshootingPower Lights Beep Codes Are detectedError Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Do not use these characters in filenamesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall See the program documentation for installation instructions System Messages Drive and try againTroubleshooting Click Start→ Help and Support Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems Troubleshooting Computer does not start up Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Program crashes repeatedly Follow the instructions on the screen Windows VistaDell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Start→ Control PanelReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Returning to a Previous Device Driver VersionProperties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Click Properties→ Device ManagerAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer Using Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Using the Operating System MediaClick Dell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Software Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Before You Call Page Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Index Product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore Index Setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore
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