Media Memory Card Or Expresscard Problems; Power Problems - Dell XPS M2010 Owner's Manual

• Searching – The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility has not yet located a Mobile Broadband
network. If the searching state persists, ensure that the signal strength is adequate.
• No service – The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network.
Ensure that the signal strength is adequate. Restart the Dell wireless utility or contact your Mobile
Broadband network provider.
• Check your WWAN service – Contact your Mobile Broadband network service provider to verify
coverage plan and supported services.
A C T I V A T E Y O U R M O B I L E
Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional
information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through
the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and
Support Center" on page 13. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com and on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card
separately from your computer.

Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE:
The ExpressCard slot does not support PC cards.
C H E C K T H E C A R D —
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
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in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.
I 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

Power Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149) 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.
C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
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.
C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y
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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Troubleshooting
B R O A D B A N D C A R D —
Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector.
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D E L L - P R O V I D E D
C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y
When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power
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The battery charge may be depleted.
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Before you connect to the Internet, you must activate the
Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
I N D O W S
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Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150.
C A R D —
Contact the card manufacturer.
D E L L —