Solving Computer Problems
Problem
Action
The computer does not
enter hibernation mode
with the Fn
+
F12 key
combination.
Enable hibernation mode as follows:
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
2. Click on Power Management (
).
3. Click on the Hibernation tab.
4. Click on Enable Hibernation.
Note: If you have already created the hibernation file, this button is
displayed in gray and you cannot click on it.
5. Click on Create Now.
6. Click on OK.
The computer cannot enter hibernation mode when you are using one of the
IBM communication PC Cards. To enter hibernation mode, stop the
communication program, and then remove the PC Card, or turn off power on the
PC Card slot using the Control Panel.
LCD Problems
Problem
Action
The screen is unreadable
or distorted.
Make sure that:
The display driver is installed correctly by doing the following:
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
2. Click on LCD (
).
3. Click on Properties...
4. Click on Advanced....
5. Click on the Adapter tab. Make sure the display driver information in the
window is correct.
Incorrect characters
appear on the screen.
Did you install the operating system or application program correctly?
If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.
The screen stays on even
after you power off your
computer.
Press the power shutdown switch with the tip of a pen and power off your
computer; then power it on again.
Missing, discolored, or
bright dots appear on the
screen every time you
power on your computer.
This is not a problem. It is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology.
Your computer display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small
number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the
time.
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Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45
