Acer 230 Series, 280 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 switch 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:

•If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume.

•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.

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Contents TravelMate 230/280 series Page 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 Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Memory Houses the computers main memory Compartment Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsNo. Description Understanding the iconsSpecial keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Description Default application Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesEjecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio 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 Setting a passwordSecuring your computer Removing a password Changing a passwordSetting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Page Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain LAN Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Setting the Boot drive sequence BootThis menu contains the exit options ExitCustomizing my computer My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Floppy drive cannot access a disketteKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesSetup to reconfigure the system Device Error Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPower Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions Appendix a Specifications 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 statementLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeIndex CD-ROM ===SO