Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
To access the Tell Me How help file
1. Click the
Start
button and then click
Help and Support
.
2. Click
User and system guides
and then click
User's guides
.
3. Click
Tell Me How
.
To access help
1. Click the
Start
button and then click
Help and Support
.
2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click the
arrow icon.
3. Click the topic that describes your problem.
4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Power Problems
HINT:
See the
Tell Me How
help file for information on standby mode.
Check the power light—
When the power light is lit or blinking, the
computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in
standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is
off, press the power button to turn on the computer.
Charge the battery—
The battery charge may be depleted.
1. Reinstall the battery.
2. Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the computer.
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