Memory Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
as you complete these checks.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
If you receive an insufficient memory message —
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.
l
See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory.
l
Reseat the
memory modules
l
Run the
Dell
Diagnostics.
l
If you experience other memory problems —
Reseat the
memory modules
l
Ensure that you are following the
l
Run the
Dell
Diagnostics.
l
Network Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
as you complete these checks.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Check the network cable connector —
computer and the network jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector —
cable.
Restart the computer and log on to the network again.
Check your network settings —
settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
PC Card Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Check the PC Card —
Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector.
Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows —
the card is listed.
If you have problems with a Dell-provided PC Card —
If you have problems with a PC Card not provided by Dell —
Power Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
as you complete these checks.
to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
memory
installation guidelines.
Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the
No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network
Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network
Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that
Contact
Dell.
Contact the PC Card manufacturer.