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Network Problems

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

Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into

both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network port or device.

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 B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R If the link integrity light is off, that indicates no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 89.

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.

R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 49.

Power Problems

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

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G See "Diagnostic Lights"

on page 43.

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G G R E E N The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

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Dell 3100C owner manual Network Problems, Power Problems