Compaq XL192, XL190, XL180, XL191, XL183, XL181, XL185, XL182 Display Solutions, Presario 1800 Series

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Diskette Drive

Problem	Probable Cause	Solution(s)
Diskette drive cannot	Diskette is not formatted.	Format the diskette. At the
read a diskette.		system prompt, enter
		FORMAT A:
Cannot boot from	Bootable diskette is not in the	Put the bootable diskette in the
diskette.	diskette drive.	diskette drive.
	Diskette Boot has incorrect	Run Setup and set diskette as first
	setting in Setup.	to boot.

Display Solutions

This section lists some causes and solutions for common Notebook display and external monitor problems.

You can perform a monitor self-test on an external VGA color or monochrome monitor by completing the following steps:

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	Solution(s)
Screen is dim.	Brightness control	Adjust the brightness of the
	(if applicable) is not set	display by using Fn+F7 or
	properly.	Fn+F8.
	The Notebook display is in	Tilt display or move Notebook.
	direct light.
Screen is blank.	Screen save was initiated by	Press any key or touch the
	Power Properties due to lack	TouchPad.
	of user activity.
	Display has overheated.	If the Notebook is in direct
		sunlight, move it and allow it to
		cool off.

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