TAG 10 manual Display Problems, You cannot eject a CD, Nothing appears on the screen

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Make sure that the CD is not dirty. Clean the CD with a CD cleaning kit, available in most computer stores.

Make sure that the CD/DVD drive driver is installed correctly.

Make sure that the computer supports the CD or the file format contained.

You cannot eject a CD.

The CD is not properly seated in the drive. Manually release the CD following the method described next:

Turn off the system.

Insert a small rod, such as a straightened paper clip, into the drive’s manual eject hole and push firmly to release the tray.

Pull the tray out until fully extended, and then remove the CD.

Display Problems

Nothing appears on the screen.

If the power-on indicator is not on, check the electrical outlet, the plugs and power cords.

If the power button does not respond to a light touch, press the button firmly.

If you are using the battery power, make sure that it has a charge remaining and that it is installed correctly.

During operation, the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power management. Press any key to see if the screen comes back.

The brightness level might be too low. Increase brightness by pressing on the brightness/volume control button on the front panel of the Tablet PC.

The display output might be set to an external monitor.

Reset the Tablet PC by pressing the reset button on the right side of the computer or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del keys if you are using an external keyboard.

Troubleshooting

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Contents MIL-BOOK 10 Series Notebook Trademarks Getting Started Unpacking Getting the Computer RunningConnecting to AC Power Positioning the Tablet PC Using the Wireless Keyboard optionGetting Started Turning On Turning On and Off the ComputerRight-Side Components Taking a Look at the ComputerLeft-Side Components Bay Interface Rear ComponentsFront Components IndicatorsSpeaker Bottom-Side Components For this purpose… Do this… Where to Go from HereOperating Your Tablet PC Starting and Stopping the Computer Starting the ComputerStopping the Computer Operating Your Tablet PC Mouse-control Buttons Using the Wireless Keyboard optionCursor-Control Keys Typewriter KeysNumeric Keypad Euro SymbolFunction Keys Windows KeysTouchscreen Pen Holder Using the TouchscreenTerm Action Configuring the TouchscreenUsing the Floppy Disk Drive option Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveThrough the Tablet PC’s USB Port Through the Expansion Port Plug of the CD-ROM Drive Module Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks Using the Hard Disk Drive Connecting the CD/DVD Drive Using the CD/DVD Drive optionInserting and Removing a CD Operating Your Tablet PC Configuring the Display Modes Using the Video FeaturesResolution Colors Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Audio Features Connecting Audio Devices Using the Modem Using the Communication FeaturesOperating Your Tablet PC Managing Power AC and Car Adapter Charging the Battery Pack Battery PackChecking the Battery Level Initializing the Battery PackBy Gas Gauge Replacing the Secondary Battery PackBattery Low Signals and Actions Managing Power Suspend-to-Disk Suspend mode Power ManagementManual Power Management Power-Saving Tips Expanding Your Computer Connecting a Serial Device Connecting a USB Device Expanding Your Computer For the left side’s IR port Connecting an IR DeviceExpanding Your Computer Using PC Cards ZV Port and CardBus SupportInserting and Removing a PC Card Expanding Your Computer System Memory Upgrade Setup Configuration Utility SCU When and How to Use the SCU Program When to UseStarting SCU Setup Configuration Utility SCU Key Function Moving Around and Making SelectionsDate and Time Main MenuFast Boot IDE SettingsDisplay Mode Boot SequenceCOM Port COM1/2 Advanced MenuCOM Port COM3/4 LPT Port Ir ModeSaveToDisk Warning Message LPT Extended ModePointing Device PS/2 Mouse Keyboard NumlockHot Key Beep Cache SystemsToggle XBay/EBox COM1/COM4 En/Dis Resolution ExpansionSetup Configuration Utility SCU Security Menu System PasswordSCU Password Virus Alert BootSector ProtectEnable Power Management Power MenuCustomize Setup Configuration Utility SCU Intel SpeedStep Tech Exit Menu Installing Software Drivers How to Use the CD Installing Software Drivers Other Drivers and Utilities 0VMAKFIL Utility0VMAKFIL -Pnn Caring for the Tablet PC Using the Password Using an Anti-Virus StrategyProtecting the Computer Taking Care of the Tablet PC Location GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines Battery Pack Guidelines Cleaning GuidelinesWhen Traveling Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist Problem Type Go to Solving Common ProblemsCD/DVD Drive Problems Battery ProblemsOperating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter CD/DVD drive cannot read a CDDisplay Problems You cannot eject a CDNothing appears on the screen Characters on the screen are dim Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired settingBad dots appear on the display at all times External monitor displays nothingHardware Device Problems Floppy Disk Drive ProblemsInfrared Problems Hard Disk Drive ProblemsKeyboard and Mouse Problems LAN Problems Modem ProblemsPC Card Problems Printer Problems Power Management Problems for WindowsSound Problems Software ProblemsWhen you turn on the computer, it stops after Post Startup ProblemsSound system does not record External microphone or audio device does not workDate/time is incorrect Other ProblemsResetting the Computer Specifications Specifications