Dell technical update service, Dell support utility – Dell Vostro 1200 (Early 2009) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power

strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is

turned on.

Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension

cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical

power, but an internal power problem might exist.

Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power

at your location, if applicable.

• If the power light is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or

incorrectly installed.

Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Using Cards" on page 63).

• Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are:

Too many devices on a power strip

Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of

software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can

be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive

notifications.
To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to

support.dell.com/technicalupdate.

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the

Dell Support,

, icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this

support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health

scans of your computing environment.

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