Dell X001C specifications Troubleshooting, Tools, Power Lights, Power light behavior Indication

Page 33

Troubleshooting

CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

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

Tools

Power Lights

The two-color power-button lights located on the front and the back left corner of the computer illuminate and blink or remain solid to indicate different states.

Power light behavior	Indication

Off	The computer is either turned off or is not
	receiving power.

Steady blue and the computer is not responding

Blinking blue

The display is connected and probably not powered on.

The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

Blinking amber	The computer is receiving electrical power, a device
	such as a memory module or graphics card might
	be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
Steady amber	There may be a power problem or an internal
	device malfunction.

Troubleshooting

33

Image 33

Contents Dell Precision M4400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Troubleshooting Software and HardwareTechnical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerKeyboard Volume control buttons Power buttonUSB connectors Audio line-out AC adapter connector Air vents Video connector USB connector ESATA/USB connectorDocking alignment mark Battery Back ViewBattery Removal Wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Laptop with wireless connection Setting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless routerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Memory Ports and ConnectorsWI-MAX CommunicationsAudio VideoKeyboard Wuxga Ccfl /RGBLEDTouch Pad AC Adapter Environmental PhysicalGrms Specifications Power Lights TroubleshootingPower light behavior Indication TroubleshootingBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy RepetitiveManual at support.dell.com Code Description Error MessagesSupport.dell.com At support.dell.comT a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows XP System Messages Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Power Problems Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsD T H E P R O G R a M Dell Technical Update Service Icon on the taskbar or from Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Reinstalling Software Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Software Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Using the Dell Operating System MediaReinstalling Software Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceGetting Help DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding Information How to remove and replace parts Safety instructionsHow to configure system settings Using and maintaining devicesIndex IndexReinstalling, 67 System Restore Index Setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore