No service – The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. Ensure that the signal strength is adequate. Restart the Dell wireless utility or contact your Mobile Broadband network provider.

Check your Mobile Broadband Network Service – Contact your Mobile Broadband network service provider to verify coverage plan and supported services.

ACTIVATE YOUR MOBILE BROADBAND CARDBefore you connect to the Internet, you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through the Windows Help and Support Center (click StartHelp and Support). The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer.

PC Card Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 163) as you complete these checks.

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

CHECK THE CARDEnsure that the card is properly inserted into the connector.

ENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWSDouble-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the

Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED CARDContactDell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 159).

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A CARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELLContact the card manufacturer.

Power Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 163) as you complete these checks.

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

CHECK THE POWER LIGHTWhen 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.

CHARGE THE BATTERYThe battery charge may be depleted.

1Reinstall the battery.

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

3Turn on the computer.

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PP24L specifications

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