Dell 1370, P06S001, MV909 setup guide Power light is solid white but computer is not responding

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Solving Problems

Power light is solid white but computer is not responding —

•Display may not be responding. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on.

Power light is blinking white — standby mode

•Move the mouse, touch the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

Power light is solid amber — standby mode with a low battery charge

•Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.

•Move the mouse, touch the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

Possible causes of interference hindering your computer reception —

•Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables

•Too many devices connected to a power strip

•Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional To install the SIMBattery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your connection to a wireless router Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connectionUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery charge level AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing BatteryBattery Battery bay Battery release latches Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Transferring Information to a New Computer Customizing Your Energy SettingsCustomizing the Desktop Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Remove a Category or Icon Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Personalize the DockBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wireless connection is lost Network ProblemsPower Problems Wired connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsOther memory problems Click Applications Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Click End Task Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationTo reinstall Windows, you need the following Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to SeeProcessor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Computer InformationIn-1 Memory Card Reader MemoryDisplay ConnectorsCommunications Battery BatteryAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Relative humidity maximumAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index