Network problems, Expresscard problems, Power problems – Dell Inspiron 630m User Manual
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Solving Problems
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•
Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 112).
•
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77).
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
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" on page 41.
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.
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