Memory Problems; Network Problems; Pc Card Problems - Dell Precision M70 User Manual

you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes
anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to
support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
Run the Dell Diagnostics — If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem.
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.
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See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,
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Reseat the memory modules
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Run the Dell Diagnostics.
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If you experience other memory problems —
Reseat the memory modules
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Ensure that you are following the
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Run the Dell Diagnostics.
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Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
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 —
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
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install additional memory.