Networking Problems/Solutions; Power Problems/Solutions - Sahara NetSlate a510 User Manual

Networking Problems/Solutions

Problem
Cannot see the
network.
Cannot connect to
network.
The computer seems
to connect, but
doesn't see any other
computers.

Power Problems/Solutions

Problem
The computer is
connected to an
external power
source but does not
turn on even though
the battery packs are
connected.
The Power/Standby
light is off and the
system turns off
when it is left unat-
tended.
The system will not
turn on after it turns
off when left unat-
tended.
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Possible Cause
Wireless transmitter
is turned off.
LAN Ethernet cable
is not plugged in
properly or is bad
Wireless security set-
tings are incorrect.
Correct workgroup
or domain name is
not set in computer's
system properties.
Possible Cause
The battery packs
may be defective.
The system has gone
into Hibernation
mode.
The system has gone
into Hibernation
mode because it is in
a critical low-battery
condition.
Solution
Check the wireless power toggle on
the top of the Tablet to make sure it is
switched on if you are connecting to
the network wirelessly.
Check that the Ethernet cable is prop-
erly plugged into the LAN port. If so and
you still cannot connect, try replacing
the Ethernet cable with a new one.
Make sure that the wireless security set-
tings of your tablet match the settings
of the wireless access point you are
trying to connect to, and that the access
Password (WPA), PIN (Protected Set-up),
or Key (WEP) is correct.
Enter workgroup or domain name in
"Computer Name" tab of the System
Properties panel. Contact your network
administrator if you don't know the
proper name to use.
Solution
Replace the battery packs. Use only bat-
teries recommended for use with the
Sahara NetSlate a510.
Slide the Power toggle switch to the
right and hold for three (3) seconds to
resume.
Connect the Tablet PC to an external
power source.