Dell Inspiron 1318, Setup Manual

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Solving Problems
If the power light is solid white and the
computer is not responding
— The display may
not be connected or powered on. Ensure that
the display is properly connected and then turn
it off then back on.
If the power light is blinking white — The
computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the
keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or
a connected mouse, or press the power button
to resume normal operation.
If the power light is solid amber — The
computer has a power problem or an internal
device malfunction. For assistance contact Dell,
see “Contacting Dell” on page 46.
If the power light is blinking amber
— The
computer is receiving electrical power, but
a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly
installed. You may have to remove and then
reinstall the memory modules (for information
on removing and replacing memory modules,
see the Service Manual on the Dell Support
website at
support.dell.com
).
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.
Memory Problems
If you receive an insufficient memory
message—
Save and close any open files and exit any •
open programs you are not using to see
if that resolves the problem.
See the software documentation
•
for minimum memory requirements.
If necessary, install additional memory
(See the Service Manual on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com ).