Dell Inspiron N7010 Support Question
Dell Inspiron N7010 Support Question
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Question posted by lemlu on November 11th, 2013
What Is The Flashing Indicator Light On My Inspiron Laptop
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... XP or Windows 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...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on your computer include:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
...).
The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard.
Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 293
...Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD -
C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S...Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
... R - Ensure that the network cable is functioning. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G -
See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 280.
Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify...
Setup Guide - Page 5
Contents
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional...16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26
Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not place your Inspiron laptop may result in the air vents. To prevent...airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire.
INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Do not block...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.
6 However, power connectors and power strips vary...
Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
7
Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Press the Power Button
8
Setup Guide - Page 12
... the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it is being read.
3 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1 Optical drive - Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you are using a wired network.
6 Security cable slot ... device if
you insert a disc and it fits into the security cable slot on page 36.
2 Optical drive light -
Setup Guide - Page 29
... data. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is flashing.
3
Battery status light - For more information on the power
indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators"on page 28.
Indicates the battery charge status. Front View Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
123
1
Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. Turns on page 28.
2
Hard drive activity...
Setup Guide - Page 30
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Status Lights and Indicators
Battery Status Light
AC adapter Battery
Indicator light status solid white
off
solid amber off
Computer state(s)
on/standby/off/ hibernate
on/standby/off/ hibernate
on/standby
on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate
Battery charge level 98%
10%
Setup Guide - Page 31
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light
Indicator light status
Computer state(s)
solid white breathing white off
on standby off/hibernate
NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 47.
29
Setup Guide - Page 33
... tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 28.
2 Function key...
Setup Guide - Page 41
... - Indicates if the camera is on your
computer. Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
39 For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide available on or off. A solid white light indicates
camera activity. 2 Camera - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera...
Setup Guide - Page 49
...such as a lamp.
• Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power indicator light is solid white and the computer is breathing white -
If you encounter interference that ...8226; Multiple power strips connected to resume the normal operation. Solving Problems
Power Problems
If the power indicator light is off , in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power.
• Press the power ...
Setup Guide - Page 89
Index
A
AC adapter connecting 6
airflow computer safety 5
audio connecting 25
B
battery indicator light 28
C
camera 39 computer
capabilities 42 setting up 5
connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 18
Contacting Dell online 74
D
damage, avoiding... 65 Dell Support Center 52 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43
E
e-mail address for technical support 69
87
INSPIRON
Setup Guide - Page 90
...
M
media card reader 25 memory problems 48
88
microphone connecting external 25
N
Network connection fixing 46
O
optical drive 23
P
playing CD/DVD 36 power/battery indicator lights 27
R
recovering data 43 restoring factory image 65
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