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Solving Computer Problems

Computer Screen Problems

Problem:

The screen is blank.

Solution:

Do the following:

 

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

 

battery status indicator is on (is blue), press Fn + ↑ to make

 

the screen brighter.

 

• If the Power indicator is in blinking blue, press any key or

 

the power button to resume from the sleep mode.

 

• If you still have the problem, do the Solution in the following

 

problem “The screen is unreadable or distorted.”

 

 

Problem:

The screen is unreadable or distorted.

Solution:

Make sure that:

 

• The display device driver is installed correctly.

 

• The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.

 

• The monitor type is correct.

To check these settings, do as follows:

1.Right-click on the desktop, and click Personalize.

2.Click Display Settings and check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.

3.Click Advanced Settings.

4.Click the Adapter tab.

5.Make sure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window.

Note: The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your computer.

6.Click the Properties button. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Check the “Device status” box and make sure the device is working properly. If not, click the Troubleshoot button.

7.Click the Monitor tab.

8.Make sure the information is correct.

9.Click the Properties button. If not, click the Troubleshoot button.

Problem: Incorrect characters appear on the screen.

Solution: Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.

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Contents Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Page Contents Appendix D. Notices Read This First Vi Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Read This First Page Finding Information This Guide and Other PublicationsFinding Information Caring for Your Computer Be Careful about Where and How You WorkImportant Tips Be Gentle with Your Computer Caring for Your ComputerCarry Your Computer Properly Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly Take Care in Setting PasswordsOther Important Tips Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer Cleaning Your Computer KeyboardCleaning Your Computer Display Caring for Your Computer Getting Started Knowing the Parts Getting StartedTop View Lenovo 3000 Y410 Wireless LAN antennas Status indicatorsIntegrated camera only on specific models Computer displayBattery pack Power buttonMicrophone built-in KeyboardVolume button EQ buttonTouch pad Touch pad buttonRight-side View Video jackEject button Optical drive types vary by modelLeft-side View Ieee 1394 connector USB 2.0 port left sideMulti-media reader slot PCI Express card slotBattery latch spring loaded Bottom ViewSubwoofer Memory RAM compartmentRear View Wireless LAN/Bluetooth* switch Front ViewInfrared port Internal speakerAccessibility and Comfort Ergonomic InformationWhat If You are Traveling? Questions about Vision?Special Keys and Buttons BasicsNumeric Keypad Function Key Combinations Mute button Volume button Volume and Mute ButtonsUsing the Touch Pad Status Indicators Indicator MeaningPower Indicator Preventing Problems General Tips for Preventing ProblemsGetting Started Installing Device Drivers Sequence of installation Path of driversLearn How to Achieve All Day Computing Checking Battery StatusYour Computer Batteries Click the Notification Area tabUsing the AC Adapter Charging the Battery Handling the BatteryUsing Audio DJ Using the Integrated CameraMultimedia SecurityUsing Passwords To set a User PasswordChanging or Removing the User Password To set a Supervisor PasswordChanging or Removing the Supervisor Password Hard Disk PasswordsChanging or Removing the HDD Passwords Getting Started Solving Computer Problems Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Display ProblemsPassword Problem Keyboard ProblemsSleep or Hibernation Problems Computer Screen Problems Click Advanced SettingsBattery Problems Startup Problem Hard Disk Drive ProblemOther Problems Replacing the Battery Upgrading and Replacing DevicesReplacing the Battery Replacing MemoryReplacing Memory Replacing Memory Getting Help and Service Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Getting Help and Service Appendix A. Warranty Information Warranty InformationProduct or Country or Region Type Machine Warranty Period Type ServiceTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceLenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Warranty Service Telephone NumbersPage Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Page Appendix C. Features and Specifications FeaturesStorage device DisplayFeatures Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Wireless Interoperability Wireless related informationTelevision output notice FAX Usage Environment and Your HealthElectronic Emissions Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementIndustry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement Japanese Vcci Class B StatementEU Weee Statements General Recycling StatementJapan Recycling Statements Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Page Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Trademarks Page Index Camera 11, 12, 23Part Number
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