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Network problems, Expresscard problems, Power problems – Dell Inspiron 1300 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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Network Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product

Information Guide.

C

HECK

THE

NETWORK

CABLE

CONNECTOR

Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the

network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.

C

HECK

THE

NETWORK

LIGHTS

ON

THE

NETWORK

CONNECTOR

No light indicates that no network

communication exists. Replace the network cable.

R

ESTART

THE

COMPUTER

AND

LOG

ON

TO

THE

NETWORK

AGAIN

.

C

HECK

YOUR

NETWORK

SETTINGS

Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your

network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

ExpressCard Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product

Information Guide.

C

HECK

THE

E

XPRESS

C

ARD

Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector.

E

NSURE

THAT

THE

CARD

IS

RECOGNIZED

BY

W

INDOWS

Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon

in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.

I

F

YOU

HAVE

PROBLEMS

WITH

A

D

ELL

-

PROVIDED

E

XPRESS

C

ARD

Contact Dell. See “

Contacting Dell

.”

I

F

YOU

HAVE

PROBLEMS

WITH

AN

E

XPRESS

C

ARD

NOT

PROVIDED

BY

D

ELL

Contact the ExpressCard

manufacturer.

Power Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product

Information Guide.

C

HECK

THE

POWER

LIGHT

When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the 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.

NOTE:

For information on standby mode, see “

Power Management Modes

.”

C

HARGE

THE

BATTERY

The battery charge may be depleted.

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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