Dell PP29L owner manual Network Problems, Power Problems

C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T

Network Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 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.

C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R — Ensure that the network cable is

firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network connector.

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 N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R — No light

indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.

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.

Power Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 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.

— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in Sleep state—press the power button to exit Sleep state. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Standby Mode" on page 50.

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.

Troubleshooting

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