Acer 370 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 370 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 AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Modem port Connects to a phone line Left viewHouses the computer’s hard disk Right viewRear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function Description Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded 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 Hard disk StorageIeee 1394 Optical drive Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical CD or DVD drive trayUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumePower 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 computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer 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 CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityDisk to Disk Recovery Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesRequesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions PortsEnvironment Power SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementTick notice Regulatory InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Canada Industry Canada ICUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationEnglish Index Types