Troubleshooting
The suggestions below may help you determine why the
computer will not start up:
■� If the computer is plugged into an AC outlet, be sure that the
AC outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another
electrical device into the outlet.
■� If the power light on the front of the computer is blinking
rapidly, replace the AC adapter with one having a higher
power rating, and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
Use only the included AC adapter or one approved for this
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computer.
■� If the computer is running on battery power or is plugged into
an external power source other than an AC outlet, plug the
computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Be sure the
power cord and AC adapter connections are secure.
■� If the computer is running on battery power:
❏�Remove the primary battery and optional accessory
battery (if applicable) and plug the computer into an AC
outlet using the AC adapter. If you can turn the computer
on, one of the batteries may need to be replaced.
❏�If the battery light on the front of the computer is blinking,
the battery has reached a low-battery condition, which
may not allow the computer to start up. Plug the computer
to an AC outlet using the AC adapter to start the computer
and allow the battery to charge.
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