Dell 9300 owner manual PC Card Problems, Power Problems

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PC Card Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

C H E C K T H E PC C A R D — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector.

E N 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 W I N D O W S — Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.

I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - P R O V I D E D PC C A R D — Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 108.

I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A PC C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L — Contact the PC Card manufacturer.

Power Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on standby mode. To access the help file, see "Finding Information" on page 9.

C H 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 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.

C H 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 a 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.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions ContentsConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable 106 Adding and Replacing PartsInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 105127 126How to use standby mode and hibernate mode What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to play CDs and DVDsService Tag and Microsoft Windows License At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Speakers Tour of Your ComputerFront View Keyboard Touch pad ButtonsV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Air vent Optical drive Security cable slot USB connectorsEject button Secure Digital I/O slot Air vent PC Card slot Right Side ViewHard drive Back View Air vent USB connectors Video TV-out connectorD E O C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Hard drive Air vent Memory module cover Subwoofer Battery charge gauge Optical-drive locking screwBattery Bottom ViewSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionPrinter Cable Setting Up a PrinterNext window, click the appropriate option Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesUSB connector on computer Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryRemoving a Battery Low-Battery WarningStoring a Battery Installing a BatteryUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing MediaDirect Video TV-out TV/digital audio Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceConnector Adapter cable ConnectorVideo cable Video and Standard AudioVideo and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Changing Your Audio SettingsClick DVD Click the Settings tab and click Advanced Numeric keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadPC Card Blanks Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card PC Card TypesRemoving a PC Card or Blank Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network On the welcome screen, click Next Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network TypeConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a DVD+RW drive DVD drive problemsIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsShut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Program crashes repeatedly Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems PC Card ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec To use PC Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive Battery-bay latch releaseScrews Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory Memory module Securing clips Notch Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Modem Modem cable Mini PCI CardScrew Modem Mini PCI card Antenna cablesTabs Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Hinge cover KeyboardCoin-Cell Battery Display Release latch Coin-cell battery Battery cable connectorAntenna cables Display cable connector Optical drive Notch Optical-drive security screw Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyOptical Drive Slide the drive out of the bayCover Card Cable Appendix Specifications100 Video 101Control buttons 102 103 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on Information on battery life104 105 Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Overview106 System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options107 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsPerforming a One-Time Boot Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell108 Mail Australia autechsupport@dell.com 109110 International Access Code Country Code City Code111 112 General Support 01-899-753-0777 113114 International Access Code Country Code115 Sales dial within U.K. only City Code Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard116 Ireland Sales117 118 General Support 001-800-882-1519 119General Support 0800-50-669 120General Support 001-800-220-1006 General Support 001-800-507-0962Corporate Sales Toll-free 1 800 394 Fax 02 5441 Tech Fax Switchboard Sales Appendix121 Fax 21 424 01Sales Penang, Malaysia International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com122 Gold Queue123 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Care124 125 Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. OnlyFCC Identification Information Macrovision Product Notice127 Appendix 129 IndexIndex See display See hard drive130 131 132
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