APPENDIX C

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

1From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2Double-click on the Display icon.

3Click on the Settings tab.

4Choose more than 256 colors.

5Click OK.

Re-insert the SimpleWare CD to launch the installer.

The light on wireless adapter is not green

A green light indicates a working adapter. Check the following:

Ensure the Wireless Adapter is plugged into a USB port on your PC.

Ensure the Wireless USB Network Adapter is enabled.

Ensure your PC supports USB ports. For more information, contact your PC vendor.

If the light on your wireless adapter is dark, install your wireless adapter software. For help on installing the driver software, see Section 3, Installation.

If the light on your wireless adapter is orange, your wireless adapter may be disabled (Windows 2000 users only) or you need to install your wireless adapter driver software. For help on installing the driver software, see Section 3, Installation.

To re-enable your wireless adapter (Windows 2000 users only):

1From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2Double-click on the Network and Dial-Up Connections icon.

3If your wireless adapter is disabled, the icon for the adapter is de-highlighted.

4To re-enable the wireless adapter, right-click on the icon and select Enable from the menu.

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