Dell P07F003, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series, P07F001, M5030 setup guide Power Problems

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Power Problems

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

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

•Reseat the AC adapter cable into 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.

•Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.

Solving Problems

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

•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 problem persists, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 70).

If the power light is blinking white — The computer is in standby state or the display may not be responding.

•Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Microsoft WindowsUbuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Control PanelClick Start → Connect To Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Battery Status Lights and IndicatorsLight Indicator light status Computer states Power statusComputer Base Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Scroll Touch Pad GesturesOne finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or out ZoomMultimedia Control Keys System Setup Bios UtilityWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click End Task Click ApplicationsIf you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsThem Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Select Repair Your Computer Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicClick Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSystem Recovery Media Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service TagDiagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toProcessor SpecificationsConnectors MemoryMemory Card Reader Communications CameraVideo Display AudioBattery KeyboardTouch Pad Physical AC AdapterStorage To 95% Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 07RR4TA01

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