Pc Card Or Expresscard Problems; Power Problems - Dell Latitude D430 User Manual

network connector on the back of the computer and the network connector.
H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R
C
communication exists. Replace the network cable.
L U G T H E P O W E R A D A P T E R I N T O T H E C O M P U T E R
P A / C
onboard network card to save battery life. For more information on the QuickSet utility, see "Contacting Dell" on
page 126.
H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S
C
to verify that your network settings are correct and that the tnetwork is functioning.
For more information on the different types of networks, see

PC Card or ExpressCard Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
H E C K T H E C A R D — Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector.
C
N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y
E
Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.
F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A
I
F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A
I

Power Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 154) 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.
H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
C
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.
— The battery charge may be depleted.
H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y
C
1 Reinstall the battery.
2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3 Turn on the computer.
NOTE:
Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how
often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during
the life of your computer.
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T
C
charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
— Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network
I N D O W S
W
E L L P R O V I D E D
D - C
A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y
C
— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is
— If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery
— No light indicates that no network
— If batter power only, the QuickSet utility can disable the
"Contacting Dell" on page 126
— Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
Contact Dell (see
A R D
—
— Contact the PC Card manufacturer.
E L L
D
.
"Contacting Dell" on page 126
Troubleshooting
).
83