Dell Alienware M17x (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 40)

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CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic Hints and Tips
Computer does not power on: Is your computer securely plugged into a •
working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure that the
strip is actually working.
Connections: Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose
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connections anywhere.
Power Savings: Make sure that your system is not in Hibernate or Standby
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mode by pressing the power button for less than 4 seconds. The power
status LED will fade from blue to black while in Standby mode; in Hibernate
mode it will be off.
Brightness: Check and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen by pressing •
the key combinations <Fn><F4> or <Fn><F5>.
Display Choice: Press the key combination <Fn><F6> to make sure the
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notebook is not set to “External Only” display.
Use only the AC adapter that shipped with your notebook.
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CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING