Pc Card Problems; Network Problems - Dell Inspiron 4150 User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150
Check the drive for errors —
1. Click the Start button and click My Computer.
2. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then
click Properties.
3. Click the Tools tab.
4. Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
5. Click Start.

PC Card Problems

Check the PC Card —
See the Tell Me How help file for more information (see
Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows® —
Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.
If you have problems with a Dell-provided PC Card —
Manual for contact information.
If you have problems with a PC Card not provided by Dell —
manufacturer.

Network Problems

Check the network cable connector —
firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector —
network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network
cable. Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is
detecting activity.
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Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector.
Ensure that the network cable connector is
"Accessing Help").
Double-click the Unplug or
Contact Dell. See your Owner's
Contact the PC Card
Green indicates that the