Acer Aspire 2000 manual Frequently asked questions, Nothing appears on the 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 mains 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 hot key 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. Alternatively, click on the Display icon in Control Panel.

Click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution result in a display that is less than full-screen.

There is no audio coming from my computer.

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Contents User’s guide Acer Aspire 2000 seriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 101 TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Indicators Icon Description Scroll Lock activity Special keys Lock keys KeyboardEmbedded keypad English Windows keys Hot keys Euro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical disc Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Media Control Button Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesEnglish Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory English Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareWindows Arcade Aspire ArcadeInstant-on Arcade Lbios Setup Utility English Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsMy external microphone does not work Printer does not work English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Important safety instructionsLaser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Regulatory InformationCanada Industry Canada IC Europe EU Declaration of ConformityEnglish English English Belgium 35 GHz English English English Aube Manche Yvelines Aude English English English English Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Index 102