Dell Inspiron 1318 (Mid 2008) User 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).

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