Acer 540 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 opened the display and pressed the power button, but 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 adapter to recharge the battery pack.

•Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet.

•If it is lit, check the following:

•Is a non-bootable (non-system) discette in the floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system discette and press Ctrl-Alt- Del to restart the system.

•The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disc you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Delto restart the system. This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes.

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-→ (increase) and Fn-← (decrease) to adjust 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 540 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourGetting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view English HDD Bottom viewDisplay FeaturesPerformance Expansion MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Wireless Communication ButtonMail Detection Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Ejecting the optical drive tray StorageHard Disk Optical drivePlaying DVD movies Using softwareAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockEntering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords English Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus Built-in network featurePC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardConnecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Memory upgradeEnglish Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsOptions PowerSystem English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeTBR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementRegulatory Information LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Canada Industry Canada ICEurope EU Declaration of Conformity USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish Index Password