Acer LX.ASR0X.106, PT.SHVP2.002 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 solutions are provided for each one.

I turned on the power, 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 using on the battery, 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 properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet.

If it is lit, check the following:

Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk 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 hotkey <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.

No audio is heard from the computer.

Check the following:

The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option.

The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. See "Hotkeys" on page 22 for more detail.

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Contents Generic User Guide Aspire SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usageReplacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Medical devices Additional safety informationOperating environment Emergency calls Disposal instructions VehiclesPotentially explosive environments Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneTurning 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 computerPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Video Securing your computer Index To launch Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyLaunching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Click Create a new password Empowering Technology passwordTo set the Empowering Technology password Click OK to set the password Acer eAudio Management only for certain models To switch between power plans Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To create a new power planBattery status To edit a power planTo delete a power plan Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Function Description IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-launch buttonsFunction Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button TouchpadTouchpad basics with fingerprint reader Function Left button Right Main touchpad Button Touchpad basics with two-click buttonsUsing a computer security lock Lock key Description Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKeyDescription Windows keysHotkey Icon Function Description HotkeysUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys only for certain models Dolby Pro Logic AudioAcer PureZone only for certain models Tuba only for certain modelsDolby Natural Bass VideoDisplay only for certain models Dolby HeadphoneAcer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningGeneral controls Acer Arcade DeluxeMovies CinemaNavigation controls Player controlsPlaying a video file VideosRecent Videos Advanced Live UpdateSettings HomeMediaDVD PhotoEditing Pictures AlbumsHelp AboutSnapshot Slideshow settingsBackground mode MusicPreparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Consumer Infrared CIR only for certain models Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port only for certain models Universal Serial Bus USBExpressCard High-Definition Multimedia Interface only for certain modelsEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memoryInserting an ExpressCard English Acer DVB-T digital antenna Connecting your TV and AV-in cables only for certain modelsPAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems To set up the antenna AV-in cable Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recoveryRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Burn backup discs Acer eRecovery ManagementManage user backups Create a user backupRestore Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBREnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Article 3.1b EMC Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish
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