Lenovo S110 manual Troubleshooting Computer screen problems, Sound problems, Battery problems

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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

Computer screen problems

The screen is blank.

Do the following:

 

 

- If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and

 

 

the battery status indicator is on, press Fn + ↑ to make the

 

 

screen brighter.

 

 

- If the power indicator is in blinking, press the power

 

 

button to resume from the sleep mode.

 

 

- If the problem persist, follow the solution in the following

 

 

problem “The screen is unreadable or distorted.”

 

 

- Press Fn + F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been

 

 

turned off.

The screen is unreadable or

Make sure that:

distorted.

 

- The display device driver is installed correctly.

 

 

- The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.

 

 

- The monitor type is correct.

Incorrect characters appear on

Did you install the operating system or programs correctly?

the screen.

 

If they are installed and configured correctly, have the

 

 

computer serviced.

 

 

 

Sound problems

 

 

No sound can be heard from

Make sure that:

the speaker even when the vol-

 

- The Mute function is off.

ume is turned up.

 

- The headphone jack is not used.

 

 

- Speakers are selected as the playback device.

 

 

 

Battery problems

 

 

Your computer shuts down

Discharge and recharge the battery.

before the battery status indica-

 

 

tor shows empty.

 

 

-or-

 

 

Your computer operates after

 

 

the battery status indicator

 

 

shows empty.

 

 

The computer does not operate

The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off

with a fully charged battery.

 

the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn

 

 

on the computer again.

 

 

 

A hard disk drive problem

 

 

The hard disk drive does not

In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the

work.

 

hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order

 

 

correctly.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad S110 Regulatory Notice First Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerPage Getting to know your computer AC power adapter jack VGA port Fan louvers USB portLeft-side view USB port Right-side viewRJ-45 port Front viewBottom view Getting to know your computer „ Configuring the operating system „ Connecting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsLearning the basics „ Shutting down your computer„ Charging the battery „ Checking battery status„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the battery Touchpad Left-/Right-click area Using the touchpadUsing function keys Connecting external devices „ Using memory cards not suppliedRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devicesEnabling Bluetooth communication on your computerr „ Connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices on select modelsLearning the basics Symbol Indicator Meaning Status System status indicatorsLearning the basics „ Starting Lenovo Quick Start Using Lenovo Quick Start„ Exiting Lenovo Quick Start Learning the basics „ Hardware for wired connections Connecting to the InternetWired connections „ Enabling the wireless network card „ Software configuration„ Hardware for wireless connections „ Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet „ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discsOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Frequently asked questions TroubleshootingHow can I install the device drivers? TroubleshootingDisplay problems TroubleshootingSleep or hibernation problems Troubleshooting Password problemsSound problems Troubleshooting Computer screen problemsBattery problems Hard disk drive problemOneKey Rescue system problems Troubleshooting Startup problemOther problems Trademarks Page V1.0en-US
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