Acer CQ60 Frequently asked questions, Nothing appears on the screen, Image is not full-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 1800 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 Battery powerMoving with your computer SoftwareAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 103 TroubleshootingPage Your computer Page Open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view English Left viewRight view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion Display Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock keys KeyboardShift + Windows keysFn + F1 Function keysEuro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Description Default ApplicationEnglish Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayFax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN English Audio Aspire Media Console Security slot PasswordsSecuring your computer 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 PrinterTo insert a PC card Expansion devicesPC Card To remove a PC card Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade 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 Acer eManager System utilityLaunch Manager Cinema Features and BenefitsInstant-on Arcade Music AlbumFile type compatibility Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Arcade remote controller Album Mode Music Mode Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentPlayer controls Arcade controlsNavigation controls Video DVD settingsCinema Language Album Slideshow settings Editing a video file VideoPlaying a video file Music Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionTVOptional BurnerVideo your world in pictures Audio create your own greatest hits CDsData store files simply and easily DVD/ Svcd DTS Bios Setup Utility Software Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen My external microphone does not work There is no audio coming from my computerKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and VideoPower Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions 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 Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU GeneralExposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirement101 2004/7/5 Index 104