ThinkPad X1 Carbon, User Manual

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If you receive an error message while the operating system is loading the desktop configuration after the
POST is completed, check the following items:
1. Go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support and search for the error message.
2. Go to the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http://support.microsoft.com/ and search for the
error message.
Sleep and hibernation problems
• Problem : The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly.
Solution : If the microprocessor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the
computer to cool and to protect the microprocessor and other internal components. Check the settings
for sleep mode.
• Problem : The computer enters sleep mode immediately after the power-on self-test.
Solution : Ensure that:
– The battery is charged.
– The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. Refer to “Operating environment” on page
14.
If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
• Problem : A critical low-battery error occurs, and the computer immediately turns off.
Solution : The battery power is getting low. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and plug it
into an electrical outlet.
• Problem : The computer display remains blank after you tap Fn to return from sleep mode.
Solution : Check whether an external monitor was disconnected or turned off while the computer was in
sleep mode. If you disconnected or turned off the external monitor, connect it or turn it on before resuming
the computer from the sleep mode. When resuming the computer from the sleep mode without attaching
the external monitor or turning it on, and the computer display remains blank, tap the display-mode icon
in the Function mode to bring up the computer display.
• Problem : The computer does not return from sleep mode, or the system-status indicator (illuminated
ThinkPad logo) blinks slowly and the computer does not work.
Solution : If the system does not return from sleep mode, it might have entered sleep or hibernation
mode automatically because the battery is depleted. Check the system-status indicator (illuminated
ThinkPad logo).
– If the system-status indicator (illuminated ThinkPad logo) blinks slowly, your computer is in sleep
mode. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer; then tap Fn.
– If the system-status indicator (illuminated ThinkPad logo) is off, your computer is in power-off state or
in hibernation mode. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer; then press the power button
to resume operation.
If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system might stop responding and you might not
be able to turn off the computer. In this case, you need to reset the computer. If you have not saved
your data, it might be lost. To reset the computer, press and hold the power button for four seconds or
more. If the system is still not reset, remove the ac power adapter and reset the system by inserting a
straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole. To locate the emergency-reset hole, refer to
“Bottom view” on page 7.
• Problem : Your computer does not enter sleep or hibernation mode.
Solution : Check whether any option has been selected to disable your computer from entering sleep
or hibernation mode.
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