Network 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 N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.

C H 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 network

communication exists. Replace the network cable.

R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R A N D L O G O N T O T H E N E T W O R K A G A I N .

C H 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 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 H E C K T H E E X P R E S S C A R D Ensure that the ExpressCard 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.

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A D E L L - P R O V I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D Contact Dell. See “Contacting Dell.”

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A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L 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 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.

NOTE: For information on standby mode, see “Power Management Modes.”

C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y The battery charge may be depleted.

1Reinstall the battery.

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

3Turn on the computer.

NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the 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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Dell 1300 owner manual Network Problems, ExpressCard Problems, Power Problems

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