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Solving computer problems

4.Check if the color depth and resolution are correctly set.

5.Click Display Type...

6.Make sure “RAGE MOBILITY-M PCI” or “S3 Inc. Savage/IX Display Driver” is shown in the Display Type window.

7.Click OK.

8.Click the Test button in the Settings window.

9.Make sure the output is displayed correctly.

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.

Problem: The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer.

Solution: Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or more to turn off your computer.

Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer.

Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer’s display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time.

Problem: “Unable to create overlay window” message appears when you try to start DVD playback.

or

You get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD playback, or a game.

Solution: Change the color depth to 16-bit mode.

Battery problems

Problem: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the standard charge time for your computer.

Solution: The battery might be over-discharged. Do the following:

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Make sure that the overdischarged battery is in the computer.

3.Connect the ac adapter to the computer and let it charge.

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Contents ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Finding information with Access ThinkPad IiiIv ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad Vi ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Viii ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Features Diskette drive External interfaceSpecifications Be gentle with your computer Important tips Be careful about where and how you workCaring for your ThinkPad computer Carry your computer properlyTake care in setting passwords Handle storage media and drives properlyOther important tips Cleaning your computer Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems Click PC-Doctor for WindowsTroubleshooting Error messagesSolving computer problems Errors without messages ConfigurationSolving computer problems Password problem Power switch problemKeyboard problems TrackPoint problems Standby or hibernation problems For Windows Select Intel EtherExpress PRO Adapter, and click Startup Solution For WindowsFor Windows NT Click the Device Manager tabClick Power Management Click the Enable hibernation... buttonFor Windows NT Click Start → Settings → Control Panel Computer screen problemsSelect the Enable hibernate support checkbox Click AdvancedBattery problems Click Display TypeHard disk drive problems Other problems Starting Bios Setup Utility Recover pre-installed software Solving computer problems To create a Recovery Repair diskette To use the Recovery Repair disketteUpgrading the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveUpgrading the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help and service Getting help on the WebGetting help by fax Calling IBMTelephone numbers Country or region Language Telephone NumberGetting help and service Getting help and service Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Modem safety information Laser compliance statement Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Period IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Part 1 General TermsAppendix B. Product warranties and notices IBM Warranty for Machines Warranty Service Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam Hong Kong and Macau Warranty Service Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea CountriesGoverning Law Following Terms Apply to the Country SpecifiedEgypt Italy Following item is added to this paragraph Processing date data References to the Web site addressesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementTelecommunication notices European Community Directive Conformance StatementFax Branding Industry Canada requirements AvisAvertissement Appendix B. Product warranties and notices ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Trademarks ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 27P2212