User Manual

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Solving Problems
If the power light is blinking amber — A device
might be malfunctioning or the battery charge
is low.
If the computer is receiving electrical power, •
then a device might be malfunctioning or
incorrectly installed.
If the battery charge is low, connect the •
computer to the AC adapter.
If you encounter interference that hinders
reception on your computerAn 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).
If you experience other memory problems
Ensure that you are following the memory •
installation guidelines (see the Service
Manual on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com).
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell •
Diagnostics” on page 34).