AVERATEC N3400 manual Troubleshooting

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Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping. However, incorrect operations and/or mishandling may cause problems.

This chapter provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter.

When you encounter a problem, you should first try to go through the recommendations in this chapter. Instead of returning the computer and waiting for repair, you may easily solve the problems by considering the following scenarios and possible solutions. If the error continues, contact your reseller for service information. Before taking further actions, consider the following suggestions:

Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed.

Check to see that the white light indicator on the AC adapter is it.

Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to the computer.

Check to see the power indicator of the computer is on.

Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key.

Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections. Make sure the latches on the connectors latch securely on to the receptor end.

Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility. A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave. If you are not sure of the changes you made, try to restore all the settings to factory defaults.

Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly. For example, without the audio driver properly installed, the speakers and microphone will not work.

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Contents N3400 Series User’s Guide FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Regulations InformationFCC Conditions FCC Radlo Frequency Interference RequlrementsRF exposure warning Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Optical Device Drive Notice Macrovision Notice Power management statusSafety Instructions Before You Start Information about Energy Star Before You Start Weee Statement Release History TrademarksBefore You Read Table of Content Troubleshooting Running Bios SetupSpecification VGA UtilitiesIntroduction Introduction UnpackingWelcome to the Notebook PC IntroductionGetting to Know Your Computer Opening the LCD PanelFront View Touchpad left / Right buttons Left Views Right View Bottom View Getting Started Connecting to a Power Source Connecting the AC AdapterGetting Started Turning On Your Notebook Computer Operating on Battery PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using the Notebook Computer Adjusting the LCD Screen Display Using the Notebook ComputerLCD Care External CRT Display Function Keys Quick Keys How to improve the sensitivity of the touch pad TouchPad PrecautionsAdjusting the mouse pointer speed TouchPadUsing the Notebook Computer Adjusting the Finger-sensing Pad Gesture Applications FeaturesUp / Down ApplicationsFlick / Sweep Pinch Rotate Dual Pad function Dual Pad switch keyInternet key Windows Media Player keyEmail key Hotkeys User-defined buttonsSelect the Open in the Enable icon function menu Volume key Battery Power System Power Saving ModesPreparing the Battery Pack for Use Battery Calibration Battery Status Automatic Battery Pack Charging FunctionSmall Battery for the Real Time Clock Battery Low WarningAdjusting the Brightness Using the Windows Help WindowsDesktop Start Button Recycle BinNotification TaskbarControl Panel Using the Bluetooth Capabilities of Your Notebook PC Desktop Operation Audio Multimedia Sound SystemDesktop Operation Connecting Peripheral Devices Audio Volume Control Audio SoftwareSound Recording Playing Sound FilesInternet Connection Internet Connection Using a Wired LAN for Connection to the InternetUsing Wireless LAN Network for Connection to the Internet Running Bios Setup Entering the Bios Setup Screen Leaving the Bios Setup ScreenRunning Bios Setup ESC Bios Action KeysModifying the Bios Settings MainAdvanced Security Boot Exit VGA Utilities VGA Utilities Tab Display Devices Display SettingsHot Keys Color CorrectionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio Problems No speaker outputSound cannot be recorded Hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable Hard Disk ProblemsHard drive is making abnormal whining noises Hard disk drive has reached its capacityDisplay Problems Built-in touch pad performs erratically Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsBuilt-in keyboard accepts no input Characters on the screen repeat while I typeMemory Problems Cmos Battery ProblemWindows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card PC Card ProblemsPC Cards do not function PC card cannot be recognizedPerformance Problems Computer becomes hotProgram appears stopped or runs very slowly USB device does not work USB2.0 ProblemsRecovering Your Original Software Troubleshooting Specification Memory SpecificationCore Logic Intel GM45 + ICH9MCard reader 4 Audio CodecIntel GM45 integrated GraphicsX4500HD Realtek ALC269LAN Controller Wireless LAN OptionalKeyboard Pointing DeviceAC-Adapter Battery PackCamera module Physical Dimensions