Acer Aspire 1690 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 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 adaptor to recharge the battery pack.

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

•If it is lit, check the following:

•Is a non-bootable (non-system) disc in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disc and press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> to 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, three 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>+<F5> to 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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Contents User’s Guide Aspire 1690 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently-asked questions on Cleaning and servicingVii Viii Appendix a Regulation & safety notices Troubleshooting my computerPage Front view An Aspire tourDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Microprocessor SpecificationsWeight with battery Power Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock keys Using the keyboardLock Key Description Fn-F11Embedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Hot keys Fn-F6 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F7 Fn-F8US dollar sign Euro SymbolLaunch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Moving around with your Notebook Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings Special considerations What to take with youTraveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotInstalling memory Boot sequence Bios UtilityDisc to Disc Recovery enable PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls Cinema DVD settingsLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file VideoEditing a video file Music Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionBurner Data store files simply and easily Audio create your own greatest hits CDsVideo your world in pictures Create backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBRFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM