Acer 2310 Series 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) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk 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 hotkey <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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Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the size of the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 2310 SeriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your computerPlease refer to Frequently-asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Using software Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundUsing a computer security lock Using passwords Bios utilityTroubleshooting tips Error messages See Launch keys on page 14 for more details TravelMate tourFront view DescriptionClosed front view Right view Left viewBase view Rear viewSpecifications English Icon Function Description IndicatorsLaunch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Acer eManager on Fn + Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn +Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer disk-to-disk recovery Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Restore without a Recovery CDLaunch Manager English Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerPrinter does not work Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to bring to long meetings What to take to short meetingsWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using passwordsSetting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityUsing software Boot sequenceEnable Disk to disk recovery PasswordRegion code Country or region Power managementCreate backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDError messages Corrective action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messagesEnglish Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsTBR Modem noticesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 ZL6 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English