Pc card problems, Power problems – Dell Latitude D630 ATG (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

• Searching – The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility has not yet located a Mobile Broadband

network. If the searching state persists, ensure that the signal strength is adequate.

• No service – The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network.

Ensure that the signal strength is adequate. Restart the Dell wireless utility or contact your Mobile

Broadband network provider.

• Check your Mobile Broadband Network Service – Contact your Mobile Broadband

network service provider to verify coverage plan and supported services.

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Before you connect to the Internet, you must activate the

Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional

information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through

the Windows Help and Support Center (click StartHelp and Support). The user's guide is also

available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the media included with your Mobile

Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer.

PC Card Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 153) 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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Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector.

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Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon

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

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Contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on

page 149).

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Contact the card manufacturer.

Power Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 153) 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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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.

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The battery charge may be depleted.

1 Reinstall the battery.
2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

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