IBM NetVista
Basic trouble shooting
Symptom
Action
The computer does not
start when you press the
power button.
Verify that:
• The power cord is plugged into the
rear of the computer and into a
working electrical outlet.
• If your computer has a secondary
power switch on the back of the
computer, ensure that it is switched on.
Check the power indicator on the front
of the computer to ensure that the
power is on.
If you cannot correct the problem, have
the computer serviced.
The monitor screen is
blank.
Verify that:
• The monitor cable is securely
attached to the rear of the monitor and
to the rear of the computer.
• The monitor power cord is plugged
into the monitor and into a working
electrical outlet.
• The monitor is turned on, and the
brightness and contrast controls are
set correctly.
• The monitor signal cable is securely
connected to the monitor and to the
monitor connector on the computer.
If you cannot correct the problem, have
the computer serviced.
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