Dell Inspiron 8200 Service Manual download pdf (Page 25)

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200

Check the light—

When the light is blinking, the computer has power.

● If the 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.

● If the light is on, your power management settings may have caused the

display to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit standby mode.

Check the battery—

If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted.

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the

computer.

Test the electrical outlet—

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

lamp.

Check the AC adapter—

Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.

Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet—

Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the

computer turns on.

Adjust the Power Properties—

See the Tell Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby in the Microsoft®

Windows® Help and Support Center. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help."

Switch the video image—

If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the

video image to the display.

If the display is difficult to read

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