Dell Inspiron N5010 Support Question
Dell Inspiron N5010 Support Question
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Question posted by bigyyk6 on March 2nd, 2014
Dell N5010 When I Plug In The Adaptor Power Light Blinks
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281
Contents
19
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20
... 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304
Dell Technical Update Service 305
21 System Setup 307
Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307
Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 145
... a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop computer, do any of time.
Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135).
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
145 If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
... light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may not charge when you like. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for your laptop computer from being used in a hot environment, the battery may vary depending on airplanes, where charging of batteries may be allowed. Dell™ ControlPoint Power...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
...:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems.
See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273
... operation.
If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . Troubleshooting
273 NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power.
- NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is off, the computer...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
... cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist.
- Ensure that the computer turns on properly.
- Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
... failed to help identify the problem. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for assistance). Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 278
...IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN.
YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO ... message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TO RESOLVE...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 293
...O S T I C L I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO
THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
The Computer Stops Responding
NOTICE: You may lose data...Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on the screen....
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
... Media Drives" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop
296
Troubleshooting See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 79.
Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that the network is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Windows Vista 1 Click Start →...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 297
NOTE: On certain systems the power light is in known working by testing it with your computer).
• Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see ...the electrical outlet is green. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 302
...'s documentation.
The Screen is Blank
NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT -
• If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is normal for troubleshooting purposes...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303
... and Themes.
2 Select a task you wish to the card. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be
Troubleshooting
303 See "Power Lights for Color quality and Screen resolution.
Only Part of the Display is correctly attached to perform or click the Display icon.
3 Try different settings for...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
...light is blue and the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
304
Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on properly.
- Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp.
-
If the computer is plugged...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 305
...and hardware updates for your computer.)
• If the power light is set to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Documentation for your location, if applicable.
- Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
Dell Technical Update Service
The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 339
... when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. ambient light sensor - ASF - A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. alert standards format - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...65279;
Contents
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating... Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Status Lights and Indicators ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
...Drive" on memory cards. Blinks when you press the ... keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player).
6
Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
7-in the media card slot.
Save the blank for use when no media card...digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 38.
3 Optical drive light - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. Connects to the computer...
Setup Guide - Page 35
...Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key on the function key row on or off when pressed. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 30.
2 Function key row - For more information on the power button light... (2) -
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - The light on page 34. Provide...
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