Acer TravelMate 530 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 opened the display and pressed the power switch, but 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 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 User’s guide TravelMate 530 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 battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish 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 Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Wireless Communication ButtonMail Detection Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the optical 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 Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus Built-in network featurePC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardConnecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Memory upgradeEnglish Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentPower SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeModem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBREnglish Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementTick notice Index Types