Dell Inspiron m301z AMD Setup Guide - Page 47

white and the computer is not responding, If the power button/indicator light is breathing

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Solving Problems • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter 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 73). If the power button/indicator 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 73). If the power button/indicator 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 73). 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. 45

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Solving Problems
Temporarily bypass power protection
•
devices, power strips, and power extension
cables to verify that the computer turns on
properly.
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
•
by testing it with another device, such as
a lamp.
Check the AC adapter 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 73).
If the power button/indicator 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 73).
If the power button/indicator 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 73).
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.