Acer 6000 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 slid 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 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:

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

•The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk 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.

•If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Slide and release the power button to resume.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 6000 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 Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerYour TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolEnglish Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationMail Detection Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskAcerMedia bay Using software Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayPlaying DVD movies Region code Country or region DVD movie will automatically play after a few secondsAudio Adjusting the volumeDVIDigital Visual Interface DVI-Digital DVI-DDVI-Integrated DVI-I Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerTaking 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 Using a computer security lock Using the Smart CardSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Entering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityEnglish My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Keyboard does not respond Power. I cannot eject the optical drive trayInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call English Specification Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentPower SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTBR Telecommunications noticesDeclaration of Conformity List of Applicable Countries Tick noticeImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Regulatory Notice GeneralEuropean Union EU USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada ICEnglish English 2004/2/26 English Index Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran