Service manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
display an AC adapter WARNING message.
Docking While the Computer Is Running
To accommodate the initial power surge when connecting to a docking device with the computer
running in normal (non-power conservation) mode, a 90- or 70-W AC adapter and at least one battery
(a 4400- or 3800-mAh battery) must be installed in the computer. The computer will then run in either
full-performance or reduced-performance mode, depending on the battery/AC adapter combination
installed.
AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked
If a computer loses AC power while docked, the computer immediately goes into low-performance
mode and displays an appropriate WARNING message.
Start-Up Error Messages
Operating system not found—
Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that
came with your computer).
Insert bootable media—
The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a
bootable floppy disk or CD.
Non-system disk error—
A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
HINT: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer
supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
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