Dell 5160 Owner's Manual

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68 Solving Problemsw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerYour computer is designed to use the 130-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, youshould always use a 130-W AC adapter.The 90-W AC adapters used in other Dell™ portable computers can be used with your computer,but they will decrease system performance. Using a 90-W AC adapter will cause you to receive aWARNING message.Printer ProblemsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in theProduct Information Guide.NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer.CH E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E — If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computerwill not start up.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 anotherdevice, such as a lamp.CH E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,ensure that the light is on.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.EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, orother appliances.AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S — See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standbyin the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 10.RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S — If the computer power light turns on but the display remainsblank, reinstall the memory modules (see page 83).CH E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the printer documentation for setup andtroubleshooting information.