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Solving Problems 49
HINT: Your computer is
designed for 16-bit
PCMCIA cards only. Do
not use a 32-bit CardBus.
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 7.
HINT: If the power light
on the front of the
computer is steady green
(see page 70), the
computer is operating
normally.
CHECK THE PC CARD — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into
the connector.
ENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS
®
— Double-
click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that
the card is listed.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY
D
ELL — Contact the PC card manufacturer.
ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — Your computer may be in standby or
hibernate mode. For information on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me
How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in Windows
®
Help.
To access help files, see page 36.
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING GREEN — The computer is in standby
mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal
operation.