CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find
detailed answers.
Display Problems
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen and the
computer does not beep while starting up.
NOTE:
If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn off the computer; then
turn it on again, and listen again.
If a user password is set, enter the correct password and press
Enter
.
If the user password prompt does not appear, the brightness level
might be set to minimum brightness. Adjust the brightness level by
pressing
Fn +F7
.
If the screen still remains blank, make sure that:
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The battery is installed correctly.
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The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord
is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
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The computer power is on. (Press the
power
button again for
confirmation.)
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The memory is installed correctly.
If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the
computer serviced.
My screen goes blank while the computer is on.
Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the
following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep or
hibernation mode:
