NOTE: The 
icon will appear in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed.
A C T I V A T E T H E M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D — You must activate the Mobile Broadband
ExpressCard before you can connect to the network. Position the mouse over the 
icon in the notification area to verify the status of the connection. If the card is not activated, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. To access the utility,
icon located in the taskbar, at the
C H E C K N E T W O R K C O N N E C T I O N S T A T U S I N D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I T Y — 
icon to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. Check the status in the main window:
•No card detected — Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again.
•Check your WWAN service — Contact your cellular service provider to verify your plan coverage and supported services.
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby
NOTE: For information on standby mode, see "Power Management Modes" on page 41.
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.
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133.
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E — If the battery temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up.
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