Aspire Digital 3500 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 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 adaptor to recharge the battery pack.

Make sure that the AC adaptor 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 hot key <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.

Image is not full-screen.

Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.

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Contents Aspire 3500 Series Users Guide Page Click on Start, Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your computerOperation conditions Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your battery pack Please refer to Frequently asked questions onContents Album Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundArcade controls CinemaTroubleshooting tips Error messages Using a computer security lock Using passwordsBios utility Using softwareFront view An Aspire tourDescription Launch keys on page 14 for more details Closed front viewRight view Left viewRear view Base view Specifications English English Icon Function Description IndicatorsLaunch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardKey Description Windows keysHotkeys Hot key Icon Function Description Fn + Euro symbolSpecial keys US dollar signEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Restore without a Recovery CD Acer disk-to-disk recoveryLaunch Manager Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is EnabledNothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel No audio is heard from the computerEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Arcade Main Cinema Mode Arcade remote control for selected modelsAlbum Mode Video Mode Music Mode TV Mode Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controls CinemaPlayer controls Language DVD settingsAlbum Slideshow settings Playing a video file VideoVideo Authoring Burner MusicInstant Replay TV for selected modelsTV Preview Using TeleText FunctionsRecorded TV Scheduling RecordingsTV Signal TV SettingsChannels File type compatibility Mode Supported Not supportedPreparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to long meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to take with youWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityUsing software Boot sequenceEnable Disk to disk recovery PasswordRegion code Country or region Power managementCreate backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR Modem noticesList of Applicable Countries Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 ZL6 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking English Index English