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chapter 5 trouble shooting
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Display Problems
The display panel is blank when the system is turned on -
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Make sure the computer is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes. The display is turned off
to conserve energy in these modes.
The screen is difficult to read -
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The display resolution should at least be set to at least 1280x800 for optimal viewing.
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Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes] and double-click the Display icon.
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Under the Settings page, set screen resolution to at least 1280x800 and choose at least 256 colors.
The screen flickers -
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It is normal if the display flickers a few times when shutting down or powering up.
Keyboard and Mouse Problems
The built-in touch pad performs erratically -
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Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad. Keep
the surface of the touch pad clean and dry.
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Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or using the touch pad.
The built-in keyboard accepts no input -
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If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system, the built-in keyboard may not work.
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Try restarting the system.
The characters on the screen repeat while I type.
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You may be holding the keys down too long while you’re typing.
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Keep the keyboard clean. Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick.
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Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature starts. To adjust this feature, Go
to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware], and double-click the Keyboard icon. A
dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for the keyboard.
