Acer 2020 Series manual Frequently asked questions, Nothing appears on the screen

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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 AC power, make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged in to the computer and to the power outlet.

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 follow- ing:

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 key combination 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 sup- ports:

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

Click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting.

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Contents Acer Aspire 2020 Series Page First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Peripherals and options Operating on battery powerMoving with your computer SoftwareAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TroubleshootingPage Your computer Page Tour of your computer English Open viewEnglish Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators English Lock keys KeyboardEmbedded numeric keypad Shift + Windows keysFn + F3 Function keysEuro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Ejecting an optical disc StorageTo eject an optical disc To load an optical disc Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem English Audio Aspire Media Console Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing battery life Conditioning a new battery packTo install a battery pack Installing and removing the battery packChecking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life To remove a battery packBattery-low warning Power management English Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsTaking the computer home Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Special considerationsWhat to take with you Traveling with with computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareCinema Aspire ArcadeMusic AlbumDTS Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentPlayer controls Navigation controlsCinema DVD settingsLanguage Album Slideshow settings Editing a video file Playing a video fileAudio create your own greatest hits CDs Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionVideo your world in pictures Data store files simply and easilyBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsThere is no audio coming from my computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBREnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralExposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirementFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index 100