CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic Hints and Tips

Computer does not power on: Is your computer securely plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure that the strip is actually working.

Connections: Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere.

Power Savings: Make sure that your system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the power button for less than 4 seconds. The power status LED will fade from blue to black while in Standby mode; in Hibernate mode it will be off.

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

Brightness: Check and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen by pressing the key combinations <Fn><F4> or <Fn><F5>.

Display Choice: Press the key combination <Fn><F6> to make sure the notebook is not set to “External Only” display.

Use only the AC adapter that shipped with your notebook.

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