Acer 380 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 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 external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-Alt-Delto 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, two 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 hot key Fn-F5to 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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The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) for the 12.1”. If you set the resolution lower than this, the screen expands

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 380 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 Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront open view Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view HDD Right viewRear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Keyboard Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolEnglish Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical drive tray StorageHard disk Ieee 1394 Optical driveRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Audio 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 computerSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort Expansion devices Installing memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade English Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityRestore without a Recovery CD Disk to Disk RecoveryMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Image is not full-screen Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemError Messages Corrective Action Troubleshooting tipsError messages Before you call Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWEnglish Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPorts Options PowerSystem English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of 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 English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Index Types