Dell Inspiron 1420, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
C HECK NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS IN THE D ELL M OBILE B ROADBAND C ARD
U TILITY —
Double-click the 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
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 165 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 HECK THE POWER LIGHT —
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 "Using the Sleep Power State" on
page 49.
C
HARGE THE BATTERY
—
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 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
HECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT
—
If the battery status light flashes
amber
or is a steady
amber
, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the
computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes blue and
amber
, 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.