Broadcom Corporation BRCM1005-D Manuel D’Utilisation
104
Solving Problems
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Power Problems
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C
HE C K
T H E
P O W E R
L IG H T
— When the power light is lit or blinking, the
computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby
mode—press the power button to exit
. If the light is off, press the
power button to turn on the computer or to exit
C
HA R G E
T H E
B A T T E R Y
— 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.
C
HE C K
T H E
B A T T E R Y
S T A T US
LI GHT
— If the battery status light flashes
orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the
computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too warm to
If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too warm to
charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical
outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective.
Contact Dell
.
T
E S T
THE
EL E CT RI C A L
OU T LE T
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C
HE C K
T H E
AC
A D A P T E R
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If
the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
C
O NN EC T
T H E
C O MP U T E R
D I R EC T L Y
T O
A N
E L EC T R I CA L
O U T L E T
—
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
E
LI MI NATE
P O S S I BL E
I NT E R FE R E NC E
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
A
D J US T
T H E
P O W E R
P R O P E RT IE S