TAG 10 manual Power Management Problems for Windows, Printer Problems

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The PC Card stops communicating properly.

The application may have been reset when the computer is turned off or in Standby mode. Exit and restart the application.

Power Management Problems (for Windows)

The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode automatically.

If you have a connection to another computer, the computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode if the connection is actively in use.

Make sure that the Standby or Suspend time-out is enabled.

The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode immediately.

If the computer is performing an operation, it normally waits for the operation to finish.

The computer does not resume from Standby or Suspend mode.

The computer automatically enters Standby or Suspend mode when the battery pack is empty. Do any one of the following:

−Connect the AC or car adapter to the computer.

−Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one.

The computer does not enter Suspend mode.

If you are using Windows 98, make sure that the Suspend-to-disk partition or file exists.

You might be using a PC Card that prevents the computer from entering Suspend mode. To enter the mode, stop the communication program and then remove the card or stop the card.

Printer Problems

The printer does not work.

Make sure that the printer is turned on (if it comes with an independent power source) and is online (ready to use).

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 ModeCache Systems Keyboard NumlockPointing Device PS/2 Mouse Hot Key BeepToggle 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 cannot read a CD Battery ProblemsCD/DVD Drive Problems Operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorterDisplay Problems You cannot eject a CDNothing appears on the screen External monitor displays nothing Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired settingCharacters on the screen are dim Bad dots appear on the display at all timesHardware 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 ProblemsExternal microphone or audio device does not work Startup ProblemsWhen you turn on the computer, it stops after Post Sound system does not recordDate/time is incorrect Other ProblemsResetting the Computer Specifications Specifications