Network Problems; Power Problems - Dell Inspiron Duo Setup Manual

Solving Problems

Network Problems

If the wireless network connection is lost —
The wireless router is offline or wireless has
been disabled on the computer.
• Check your wireless router to ensure it is
powered on and connected to your data
source (cable modem or network hub).
• Check if wireless is enabled on the
computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless"
on page 14).
• Re-establish your connection to the
wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless
Connection" on page 17).
• Interference may be blocking or
interrupting your wireless connection.
Try moving the computer closer to your
wireless router.
• Ensure that the wireless antennas are not
blocked. For more information on the
location of the wireless antennas, see
page 16.
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If the wired network connection is lost —
The network cable is loose or damaged.
Check the network cable to ensure that it is
plugged in and not damaged.

Power Problems

If the power light is off — The computer is
either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not
receiving power.
• Press the power button. The computer
resumes normal operation if it is off or in
hibernate mode.
• Reseat the AC adapter cable into the
power connector on the computer, into
the AC adapter, and to the electrical outlet.
• If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a
power strip, ensure that the power strip is
plugged into an electrical outlet and that
the power strip is turned on. Also bypass
power protection devices, power strips,
and power extension cables to verify that
the computer turns on properly.