Dell Inspiron 1546, Setup Manual

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Solving Problems
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
If the wireless network connection is lost
—
The wireless router is offline or wireless has
been disabled on the computer.
Check your wireless router to ensure it is •
powered on and connected to your data
source (cable modem or network hub).
Interference may be blocking or interrupting
•
your wireless connection. Try moving the
computer closer to your wireless router.
Re-establish your connection to the
•
wireless router (see “Setting Up a Wireless
Connection” on page 13).
Wired Connections
If the network connection is lost — The cable
is loose or damaged. Check the cable to ensure
it is plugged in and not damaged.
Power Problems
If the power light is off — The computer is
either turned off, is not receiving power, or in
hibernate state.
Press the power button. The computer •
resumes normal operation if it is off or in
hibernate state.
Reseat the power cable into both the
•
power connector on the computer and the
electrical outlet.
If the AC adapter is plugged into a power
•
strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged
into an electrical outlet and that the power
strip is turned on. Also temporarily bypass
power protection devices, power strips, and
power extension cables to verify that the
computer turns on properly.