Troubleshooting 87network connector on the back of the computer and the network connector.CH E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R — No light indicates that no networkcommunication exists. Replace the network cable.PL U G T H E A/C P O W E R A D A P T E R I N T O T H E C O M P U T E R — If batter power only, the QuickSet utility can disable theonboard network card to save battery life. For more information on the QuickSet utility, see "Dell™ QuickSet" onpage 129.CH E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S — Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your networkto 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" onpage 49.PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.CH E C K T H E C A R D — Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector.EN S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y WI N D O W S — Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in theWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.IF Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A DE L L -P R O V I D E D C A R D — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 143).IF Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A CA R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y DE L L — Contact the PC Card manufacturer.Power ProblemsFill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you complete thesechecks.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.CH E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light isblinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press thepower button to turn on the computer.CH A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y — 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 howoften the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery duringthe life of your computer.CH E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the batterycharge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
