Pc Card Problems; Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 700m Owner's Manual

PC Card Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.
C H E C K T H E
E 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
Hardware icon 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
on page 89).
I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A
PC Card manufacturer.

Power Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on standby mode. To access the help file,
see "Finding Information" on page 9.
C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
power 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.
NOTE:
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.
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E
will not start up.
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Solving Problems
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
— Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector.
P C C A R D
D E L L
P C C
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the
— The battery charge may be depleted.
Battery capacity (the time it can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often
— If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer
W I N D O W S — Double-click the Safely Remove
— Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell"
- P R O V I D E D P C C A R D
A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D
— Contact the
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