Users Guide

If you have problems with a card not provided by Dell - Contact the PC Card manufacturer.
Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Safety and
Regulatory Information documents .
General
Check 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 connector.
Check the network lights on the network connector - No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network
cable.
Plug the A/C power adapter into the computer - If battery power only, the QuickSet utility can disable the onboard network card to
save battery life.
Check 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.
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Safety and
Regulatory Information documents .
Check 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 the standby mode. If the light is off, press the Power button to turn on the computer.
Charge 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.
Check the battery status light - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted.
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer
from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell.
Check the battery temperature - If the battery temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F), the computer will not start up.
Test the electrical outlet - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to
verify that the computer turns on.
Eliminate possible interference - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
Reseat the memory modules - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, re-install the memory modules.
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Your computer is designed to use a 65 W or 90 W AC adapter. However, for optimum system performance, you should always use a 90 W
adapter.
Using less-powerful AC adapters, will cause you to receive a WARNING message.
Troubleshooting Your Computer
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