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• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines
(see "Memory" on page 112)
.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics
(see page 77)
.
Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
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HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR —
Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into
both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.
CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR —
No light indicates that no network
communication exists. Replace the network cable.
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS —
Contact your network administrator or the person who set up
your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
ExpressCard Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
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HECK THE EXPRESSCARD —
Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector.
ENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS —
Double-click the
Safely Remove
Hardware
icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED EXPRESSCARD —
Contact Dell.
See "Contacting
Dell" on page 145.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL —
Contact the
ExpressCard manufacturer.
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
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HECK THE POWER LIGHT —
When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the
power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby
mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.
NOTE: For information on standby mode, see "Power Management Modes" on page 41.
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HARGE THE BATTERY —
The battery charge may be depleted.
1
Reinstall the battery.
2
Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3
Turn on the computer.
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