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My modem connects, but there is no dial tone.
1 Check to see if the phone lines (in and out) are properly
connected. Sometimes the line to the phone and the line
to the wall jacks are reversed. If needed, refer to the Easy
Setup poster that came with your Aspire computer.
2 Ensure that all phones using this line have been hung up.
My modem does not work.
1 Ensure that the line from the wall jack is plugged into the
jack on the back of the computer labeled Line or Wall.
2 Ensure that the line from the wall jack to the computer is
tightly plugged in on each end.
3 If the modem still doesn’t work, disconnect any phones
or other equipment that may be on the same line.
4 If the modem still doesn’t work, temporarily disable any
special services on the line, such as call waiting.
My monitor remains dark when system is turned on
1 Make sure that the monitor power indicator is lit.
2 Check brightness and contrast settings.
3 If the problem still persists, ensure that the monitor is
plugged in and the cable from the monitor to the com
puter is securely attached.
My monitor will not turn on.
1 If the monitor Power button light is not lit, verify that the
monitor is plugged in to a power source.
2 If the monitor Power button light is lit, but is blinking
instead of steady, verify that the monitor video cable is
fully connected to the computer. If needed, refer to the
Easy Setup poster.
3 If the computer Power button light is blinking, press it
once.
4 If necessary, unplug the computer and monitor, then
inspect the monitor cable connector for bent or broken
pins.
