If the power light is blinking amber — A device might be malfunctioning or the battery charge is low.
•If the computer is receiving electrical power, then a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
•If the battery charge is low, connect the computer to the AC adapter.
If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Some possible causes of interference are:
•Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables.
•Too many devices connected to a power strip.
•Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.
Solving Problems
Memory Problems
If you receive an insufficient memory message
•Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.
•See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory
(See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).
If you experience other memory problems —
•Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see “Specifications” on page 52.
•Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).
•Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell Diagnostics” on page 35).
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