Acer 2300 Series, 4000 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 switch 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 applied 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 adapter to recharge the battery pack.

-Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet.

If it is lit, check the following:

-If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume.

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, two things might be the cause:

The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn-to increase the brightness level.

The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5to toggle the display back to the computer.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Customizing my computer Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription English Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Fn-F11 Using the keyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Fn-F3 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F2Fn-F8 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F7Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Launch keys Description Default ApplicationEnglish Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk Optical driveAcerMedia bay only in TravelMate Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesPower management Adjusting the volumeAudio Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Fast infrared NetworkIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotIn-1 card reader Port expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsEnglish Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityTo D Recovery Disc to Disc Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Printer does not work Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Error messagesITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor Audio Dimensions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensList of Applicable Countries TBRFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD