
Troubleshooting
Reference Guide 6–5
If an External Display Does Not Work
■Check the connections.
■The external monitor may not be detected. In the BIOS Setup
utility, try setting Video Display Device to Both in the System
Devices menu.
■If you are using a TV connected to the optional S-Video port,
you must activate the TV.
■Install the driver or .inf file for your specific monitor
❏Select the external monitor as the primary display device
in the display properties
❏Continue to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is
enabled.
Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin
■Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the
AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power
source and into the back of the notebook.
■Remove and reinsert the hard drive.
If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining
Noise
■See whether the noise is coming from elsewhere, such as
from the fan or a PC Card drive.
■Back up the drive immediately.