Dell Studio XPS M1640 Setup Guide - Page 34

Power Problems, Wired Connections, If the wired network connection is lost - power adapter problem

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Solving Problems Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost • The cable is loose or damaged. • Verify both ends of the network cable are connected. Try another network cable, if available. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status: • Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. 32 Power Problems The power/battery lights on the hinges indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is running on battery power • Solid amber - battery is low • Flashing amber - battery is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - computer is powered on and battery is charged • Blinking white - computer is in standby state

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Solving Problems
Wired Connections
If the wired network connection is lost
The cable is loose or damaged.
Verify both ends of the network cable are
connected. Try another network cable, if
available.
The link integrity light on the integrated network
connector lets you verify that your connection is
working and provides information on the status:
Green — A good connection exists between
a 10‑Mbps network and the computer.
Orange — A good connection exists between
a 100‑Mbps network and the computer.
Yellow — A good connection exists between
a 1000‑Mbps network and the computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting a
physical connection to the network.
NOTE:
The link integrity light on the network
connector is only for the wired cable
connection. The link integrity light does not
provide status for wireless connections.
Power Problems
The power/battery lights on the hinges indicate
the following:
On Battery Power:
Solid white ‑ computer is running on battery
power
Solid amber ‑ battery is low
Flashing amber ‑ battery is critically low
On AC Adapter:
Solid white ‑ computer is powered on and
battery is charged
Blinking white ‑ computer is in standby state