Acer 2350 manual Frequently-asked questions, Nothing appears on the screen

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Frequently-asked questions

The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one.

I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up.

Look at the power indicator:

If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following:

If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery pack.

Make sure that the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet.

If it is lit, check the following:

Is a non-bootable (non-system) disc in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disc and press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> to restart the system.

Nothing appears on the screen.

The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause:

The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn>+<> (increase) to adjust the brightness level.

The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key <Fn>+<F5> to toggle the display back to the computer.

If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to resume.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 2350 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view English Right view Left viewHDD Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion ConnectivityIcon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock key Description Caps Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysDesired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Embedded numeric keypadKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Fn+Esc Hot keysHot key Icon Function Description Euro symbolEnglish Launch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray StorageHard disc Optical drivePlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume Power managementAudio Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings Special considerations What to take with youTraveling with the computer Setting up a home officeTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios Utility Multilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storagePorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsTBR Modem noticesList of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 English 2004/11/01 English Index