Pc Card Or Expresscard Problems; Power Problems - Dell PP04X User Manual

network connector on the back of the computer and the network connector.
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communication exists. Replace the network cable.
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L U G T H E PO W ER AD AP T ER I N T O TH E C O M PU TER
onboard network card to save battery life. For more information on the QuickSet utility, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on
page 129.
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H EC K YO U R N ETW O R K SETTI N G S
to verify that your network settings are correct and that the tnetwork is functioning.
For more information on the different types of networks, see "Setting Up and Using Networks" on
page 49.

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.
C — Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector.
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N SU R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R EC O G N I ZED B Y
Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.
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Power Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) 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.
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H EC K TH E PO W ER L I G H T
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 — The battery charge may be depleted.
H AR G E TH E BATTER Y
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.
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H EC K TH E BATTER Y S TAT U S L I G H T
charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
— Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network
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A R D N O T PR O VI D ED B Y
— 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
— Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
Contact Dell (see
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"Contacting Dell" on page 143
D — Contact the PC Card manufacturer.
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