Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Troubleshooting

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

7 Troubleshooting

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with

common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

Do not attempt to open and service your notebook computer G-MAX N501 by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.

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Contents Trademarks Original Issue 2004/06When Using Your Notebook Safety InstructionsIII Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory NoticesCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front TouchPad LCD Module LatchDisplay Easy ButtonsDevice Status Lights Optical Digital DriveTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Power Button KeyboardKeyboard Status Lights Speaker Right SideAir Vent AC Adapter ConnectorLeft Side USB ConnectorSD Card Port Wireless Communication SwitchInfrared Port PC Card PortExternal Monitor Port Security Cable ConnectorBack Parallel PortTV-out Port USB ConnectorsModem Jack Network JackBottom Battery Release LatchBattery Pack To remove the battery packTo remove the HDD 3 HDDMemory Module Cover ODD Module Release LatchMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Adjusting the Display Controls Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and OffStarting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Keyboard and TouchPadShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Possible Display Configurations Configuring Your Screen DisplayChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your AC Adapter Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501Taking Care of Your Battery Pack Cleaning and Serving Maintaining the LCD QualityMaintaining Your Hard Disk When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals Extended PC Cards Installing PC CardsPC Cards PC Card TypesRemoving PC Cards Printers Adding and Removing SD CardsTo install a memory module Memory ModulesTo remove a memory module MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Management ModesBattery Performance BatteryCharging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargeRemoving the Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Maximizing Battery Life Working With Extra Battery PacksMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios Using the Xpress Recovery Utility How to enter the Xpress RecoveryHow to use the Xpress Recovery Press F2 to Enter Setup Running the Bios Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Date and Time Main MenuFIR Ports System Devices Menu— ASK IR — Fast IR LPT PortLegacy USB Port DefinitionSecurity Menu Set User Password / Set Supervisor PasswordBoot Device Boot MenuExit Saving Changes Exit MenuExit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultDiscard Changes How to Upgrade the Bios To upgrade the Bios on DOSTo upgrade the Bios on Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen Frequently Asked QuestionsImage is not full-screen No audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203External microphone does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Specifications System Memory Hard Disk Drive HDDOptical Disc Drive ODD External Controls External InterfacesPower Management Functions AC AdapterAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L