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Power Problems

CH E C K T H E PO 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 a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the power light is off, the computer is either not turned on or is not receiving electrical power.

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.

CH E C K T H E PO W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the computer power connector.

CO 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.

SW A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I T O R P O W E R C A B L E S Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.

CH E C K F O R I N T E R F E R E N C E Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.

CH E C K T H E PO W E R PR O P E R T I E S See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center in Windows XP and Windows Me (Help in Windows 2000). To access help files, see page 24.

Start-Up Error Messages

OP E R A T I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 100).

HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the standby mode.

Solving Problems

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Dell 4300 manual Power Problems, Start-Up Error Messages

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