Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Diskette Drive
Problem |
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Diskette drive cannot |
| Diskette is not formatted. |
| Format the diskette. At the |
read a diskette. |
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| system prompt, enter |
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Cannot boot from |
| Bootable diskette is not in the |
| Put the bootable diskette in the |
diskette. |
| diskette drive. |
| diskette drive. |
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| Diskette Boot has incorrect |
| Run Setup and set diskette as first |
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Display Solutions
This section lists some causes and solutions for common Notebook display and external monitor problems.
You can perform a monitor
1.Turn off the monitor.
2.Turn off the Notebook.
3.Disconnect the monitor signal cable from the Notebook.
4.Turn on the monitor and allow it to warm up for one minute.
The display should be white. A narrow black border may also appear on the left and right sides of the display. Either of these displays indicates that the monitor is working properly.
Display
Problem |
| Probable Cause |
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Screen is dim. |
| Brightness control |
| Adjust the brightness of the |
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| (if applicable) is not set |
| display by using Fn+F7 or |
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| properly. |
| Fn+F8. |
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| The Notebook display is in |
| Tilt display or move Notebook. |
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| direct light. |
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Screen is blank. |
| Screen save was initiated by |
| Press any key or touch the |
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| Power Properties due to lack |
| TouchPad. |
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| of user activity. |
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| Display has overheated. |
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| sunlight, move it and allow it to |
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| cool off. |
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES | TROUBLESHOOTING 23 |
