Dell 9300 owner manual PC Card Problems, Power Problems

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.

Solving Problems

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