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C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. If the computer does not turn on, press and hold the power button for several seconds.

C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y — The battery charge may be depleted.

1 Reinstall the battery.

2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer.

C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Turn off the computer (see page 28), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.

If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 90).

TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

C H E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.

C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.

E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.

A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S — See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 10.

R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S — If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 68).

If the battery is not charging

S H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R — Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is on and running at high processor speeds and system activity levels. Running the computer at high system activity levels for extended periods of time may prevent the battery from charging.

If battery life is short

S E E "B A T T E R Y P E R F O R M A N C E " O N P A G E 29 — Operating time may be significantly reduced under certain conditions.

O P T I M I Z E P R O C E S S O R P E R F O R M A N C E A N D P O W E R C O N S U M P T I O N — See page 89.

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Contents Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix 109Contents Finding Information Dell Product Information GuideHelp File Dell Support Website support.dell.com W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Status Lights Solid green The battery is charging PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors Left Side ViewModem connector Air vents Right Side ViewModem Connector AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Back ViewConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module coverTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate optionMail Problems Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Printer ProblemsPower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerLine Conditioners Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishesUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryPower Meter Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Battery and Power ProblemsIf the battery is not charging If battery life is shortUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell AccessDirect ButtonNumeric Keypad Reprogramming the ButtonPower Management Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Click MouseUnexpected Characters CD or DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers Reenable the integrated speakersCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterOn the welcome screen, click Next Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Option Function Error Messages Tab FunctionVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readableDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drivePC Card Problems General Program ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Program crashesResolving Other Technical Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program stops respondingIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers Identifying DriversClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemPC Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecSelect a restore point and click Next Click System Properties Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerHard Drive Screws Hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to DellCaptive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Modem and Mini PCI Card Replacing the Modem Adding a Mini PCI CardMini PCI card Mini PCI card CD or DVD Drive Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module coverKeyboard Remove the keyboard from the bottom case Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications AppendixSodimm SPWG-B XGA Power-intensive conditions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Kg 7.57 lb Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used OptionsSystem and Battery Performance Optimization System Performance OverviewVariable Speed Fan Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class BContacting Dell FCC Identification InformationTech Support AutoTech automated technical support Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support General Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Sales Technical Support servers 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Appendix D ex 110 D e Printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB Problems Uninterruptible power supplies See UPS
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