Dell Inspiron N7110 Setup Guide - Page 59

If the power light is solid white and the, computer is not responding - keyboard problems

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Solving Problems • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding - The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If the power light is breathing white - The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). 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. 57

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Solving Problems
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as
a lamp.
Check the AC adapter cable connections.
If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that
the light on the AC adapter is on.
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 83).
If the power light is solid white and the
computer is not responding
— The display
may not be responding.
Press the power button until the computer
turns off and then turn it back on.
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 83).
If the power light is breathing white
— The
computer is in standby mode or the display
may not be responding.
Press a key on the keyboard, move the
connected mouse or a finger on the touch
pad, or press the power button to resume
normal operation.
If the display is not responding, press the
power button until the computer turns off
and then turn it back on.
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 83).
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.