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Solving Problems
If the power light is breathing amber — The
computer is in sleep/standby mode or the
display may not be responding.
Press a key on the keyboard, move the •
connected mouse, or press the power button
to resume normal operation.
If the display is not responding, press the •
power button until the computer turns off
and then turn it back on.
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see •
“Contacting Dell” on page 75).
If the power light is solid amber — The
computer has detected an error during POST.
The light will blink along with the three BIOS
beep codes to indicate the error. For assistance,
contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 75).
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.