DELL 1370 User Manual

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Solving Problems 
Network Problems
Wireless connection is lost  
Check your wireless router to ensure it is 
powered on and connected to your 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 
Wired connection is lost   
Make sure the cable is plugged in and not 
damaged.
If the problem persists, contact your network 
administrator or ISP.
Power Problems
Power light is off  computer is either turned 
off, in hibernate state, or not receiving power
Press the power button to resume normal 
operation.  
Check that the AC adapter cable is securely 
plugged into both the power connector on 
the computer and the electrical outlet.
If the AC adapter is plugged into a power 
strip, make sure the power strip is plugged 
into an electrical outlet and the power strip 
is turned on. 
Bypass any power protection devices, power 
strips, and power extension cables to verify 
that the computer turns on properly.
Check that the electrical outlet is working 
by testing it with another device, such as 
a lamp.
Check the AC adapter cable connections. 
If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the 
light on the AC adapter is on.