Network Problems, Power Problems | Dell P06S001, 1370, MV909

Network Problems

Wireless connection is lost —

•Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your cable modem or network hub.

•Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless connection. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router.

•Re-establish your connection to the wireless router (see “Setting Up a Wireless Connection” on page 14).

Wired connection is lost —

•Make sure the cable is plugged in and not damaged.

•If the problem persists, contact your network administrator or ISP.

Solving Problems

Power Problems

Power light is off — computer is either turned off, in hibernate state, or not receiving power

•Press the power button to resume normal operation.

•Check that the AC adapter cable is securely plugged into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet.

•If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and the power strip is turned on.

•Bypass any power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.

•Check 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 August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows To install the SIM Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional Battery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionTo set up your connection to a wireless router Connect to the Internet Optional To set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC Adapter Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery Life Battery Battery bay Battery release latches Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Dell Dock Add an Icon Add a CategoryRemove a Category or Icon Personalize the Dock Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Power Problems Network ProblemsWireless connection is lost Wired connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Other memory problems Memory ProblemsInsufficient memory message Program stops responding Computer does not start upClick Applications Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support Tools Them Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System To reinstall Windows, you need the following Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources See If you need to System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer Information Memory In-1 Memory Card Reader Communications ConnectorsDisplay Battery Battery Physical AC Adapter Relative humidity maximum Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Index