Dell Dimension 2100 - Manual (Page 25)

S o l v i n g Pr o b l e m s 25
HINT: See the Tell Me
How help file for
information on the
standby mode.
C HECK 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 a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C HECK THE POWER CABLE CONNECTION — Be sure that the power cable is
firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the computer power connector.
C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET —
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
S WAP THE COMPUTER AND MONITOR POWER CABLES — Swap the
computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
C HECK FOR INTER FERENCE — Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of
interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too
many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same
electrical outlet.
C HECK THE P OWER P ROPERTIES — See the Tell Me How help file or search
for the keyword standby in Windows Help. To access help files, see page 24.
O PERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND — Call Dell for technical assistance (see
page 92).