Dell P04F series, 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04G series, P04F001, P04G001 setup guide Power Problems

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Solving Problems

Power Problems

If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate state, or not receiving power.

•Press the power button. The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode.

•Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet.

•If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.

•Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

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•Check the AC adapter cable connections.

If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on.

If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding — The display may not be responding. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on.

If the power light is blinking white — The computer is in standby mode. Move the mouse, touch the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

If the power light is solid amber — The computer is in standby mode and the battery charge is low.

•Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.

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

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Under licenseContents 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 Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Multimedia Control Keys Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing BatteryBattery Battery bay Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep or LED CodesWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops respondingClick End Task If you have other software problems To run the Program Compatability WizardDell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginReinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com If you need to SeeBasic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer InformationIn-1 Memory Card Reader ConnectorsMemory Communications DisplayBattery AC AdapterPhysical Computer Environment Relative humidity maximumAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Page Page 081TR2A00