Dell PP25L setup guide Power Problems, Wired Connections

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Solving Problems

Wired Connections

If the network connection is lost — The network cable is loose or damaged.

Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged.

The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status:

Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.

Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.

Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer.

Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections.

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Power Problems

If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet.

If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May N073F Contents Getting Help Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop InspironUsing The Wireless Switch Check the Wireless SwitchConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Windows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enabled Using Your Inspiron LaptopDevice Status Lights To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click Right Side Features Through Dell QuickSet or the Bios12 cm Left Side Features USB connector Connects to aAudio Out/ Headphone connector Front Side FeaturesIn-1 Media card reader Provides a Computer Base and Keyboard Features KeyboardMedia Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Playing or recording CDs and DVDsSoftware Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Power Problems Wired ConnectionsMemory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageLockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Click End TaskIf the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help DellConnect Online Services ServiceSupport.dell.com AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Express Card MemoryBasic Specifications CommunicationsCamera optional VideoAudio Dimensions DisplayTouchpad Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment50 to 10,000 ft Index Index Index Wireless network connection Page Page 0XXXXXA00
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