S olv ing Pr oble m s 75Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blankHINT: If you are using aprogram that requires ahigher resolution thanyour computer supports,Dell recommends that youattach an externalmonitor to your computer.N O N - S Y S T E M D I S K E R R O R — A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Removethe floppy disk and restart the computer.C H E C K T H E L I G H T — When the light is blinking, the computerhas power.• If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press thepower 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 thedisplay to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit standbymode.C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y — If you are using a battery to power your computer,the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outletusing the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.T E 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 isworking by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. Ifthe AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.C O 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 verifythat the computer turns on.A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S — See the Tell Me How help file, orsearch for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. Toaccess help, see page 72.1H018bk3.book Page 75 Monday, October 14, 2002 2:26 PM
