Broadcom Corporation BRCM1020 Manuel D’Utilisation

Troubleshooting

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Utility. To access the utility, double-click the 

icon located in the taskbar, 

at the lower-right corner of your screen. If your ExpressCard is not a Dell-
branded card, see the manufacturer’s instructions for your card.

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NETWORK

 

CONNECTION

 

STATUS

 

IN

 

THE

  D

ELL

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OBILE

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ROADBAND

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ARD

 

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TILITY

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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 162 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.

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THE

 

POWER

 

LIGHT

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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 

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BATTERY

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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.

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THE

 

BATTERY

 

STATUS

 

LIGHT

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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.