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Frequently asked questions

This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems.

I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up.

Look at the Power status indicator:

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

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

-If you are running on mains power, make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged in to the computer and to the power outlet.

If it is lit, check the following:

-Make sure that there is not a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in the floppy disk drive. If so, remove the diskette and then 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, check the following:

The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn + hot key to increase the screen brightness level.

The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle the display setting.

The system may be in standby mode. Try pressing the power button to resume.

The image is not full-screen.

Make sure that the resolution is set to a resolution your system supports:

Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Alternatively, click on the Display icon in Control Panel.

Click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution result in a display that is less than full-screen.

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Contents User’s Guide Acer Aspire 1510 SeriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TroubleshootingEnglish Computer Page Front view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Indicators English Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hot keys Euro key Keyboard ergonomicsTouchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Inserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Security slot PasswordsSecuring your computer Power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesEnglish AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade English Moving with your Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsThere is no audio coming from my computer Optical drive cannot read a disc English Specifications Page Microprocessor Keyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensions Options Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesTBR English English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/3/15 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index English Adjusting