Troubleshooting
Problems & Possible Solutions 8 - 9
8
Nothing appears on
screen.
The system is in a power saving mode
. Toggle the
Fn + F4
sleep/resume key combination
(see
).
The screen controls need to be adjusted.
Toggle the screen control key combinations
Fn + F8/F9
.
If you’re connected to an external monitor, make sure it’s plugged in and turned on. You should
also check the monitor’s own brightness and contrast controls.
The computer is set for a different display.
Toggle the screen display key combination,
Fn + F7
. If
an external monitor is connected, turn it on.
The screen saver is activated.
Press any key or touch the
TouchPad
.
No image appears on the
external monitor I have
plugged in and powered
on.
You haven’t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control Panel.
See
“Intel Video Driver Controls” on page B - 1
for instructions on installing and configuring the
video driver.
You forget the boot
password.
If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS.
Contact your
service representative for help.
Problem
Possible Cause - Solution
Password Warning
If you choose to set a boot password,
NEVER
forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannot
remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.
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