Epson 900 The Computer Locks Up

Suspend/Resume

activity.

The computer may be in Suspend mode; press any key or the Suspend/Resume button to resume. Press the on/off button to resume if you are using Instant On. See Chapter 2 for more information.

You may have set a video timeout period in Setup or with your operating system. This turns off the screen after a specified period of time has elapsed with no system activity. Press any key to restore the display. (See ‘Wing Power Management’ in Chapter 2.)

The Computer Locks Up

Some operations take longer than others to perform. Wait a few minutes to see if the computer returns to normal operation.

The computer may be in Standby or Suspend mode. Press any key or the

button to resume

Try pressing the Num Lock key. If the Num Lock light does not come on, the computer is probably locked up.

You may be able to resume activity by cancelling the current operation. Press Ctrl Alt Del. Then follow any instructions on the screen.

Troubleshooting 7-9

Contents

Page Page Important Safety Instructions I m p o r t a n t e s I n s t r u c t i o n s d e S é c u r i t é W i c h t i g e S i c h e r h e i t s c h i n w e i s e mit Page Opening Your Computer Turning the Computer On and Off Checking the Indicator Lights Page Where to Get Help Electronic Support Services System Error Messages Your ActionNote Connecting the CD-ROMDrive . . . B-15 1Getting Started Opening Your Computer Connecting the AC Power Adapter Follow these steps to connect the AC power adapter: 1.Plug the connector into the DC-in port on the back of the computer Turning the Computer On and Off Checking the Indicator Lights Adjusting the Screen Controls Using the ActionPoint Touchpad Learning More About ActionPoint Using the Keyboard Creating Software Diskettes t h e Computer Using the AC Power Adapter Using the Battery Replacing the Battery Page Using Power Management Low Battery Protection Page Using Energy Wisely 3 Getting to Work Using Passwords Entering a Password Using Diskettes Resetting the Computer Working Comfortably 4Caring for Your Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Drive Moving and Storing the Computer Cleaning Your ActionNote 5 Upgrading Internal Components Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Page Page Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Page Page Removing and Replacing the Keyboard Page Replacing the Keyboard Page Upgrading Your Memory Installing a Memory Module Follow these steps to install the new memory module: Page 6 Customizing Your Computer Customizing Your ActionPoint (continued) Customizing Computer Settings Starting Setup Changing the Settings Setup lets you change or verify the settings listed in the following tables Page The table below lists the page 3 Setup options Customizing Power Management Using Instant On and Saving to Disk Page Using Password Security Setting a Password Deleting or Changing a Password Using Video Drivers and Utilities Using Your Audio Card Page Using Your Infrared Port Page 7 Troubleshooting Where to Get Help BUY EPSON Electronic Support Services port Page Identifying Your System Error Messages Troubleshooting Your ActionNote The Computer Won’t Start The computer won’t start when you press the on/off button Suspend/Resume If you replaced your hard disk drive, make sure you installed it correctly You have trouble running the computer from a battery may The computer doesn’t work properly with the AC power adapter The LCD Screen Is Blank The Computer Locks Up Your Password Isn’t Working Caps You Can’t Access Data on a Diskette The Diskette Drive Isn’t Working You Can’t Access Files on the Hard Disk Drive A PC Card Isn’t Working Page The ActionPoint Isn’t Working Correctly CD\SYNTOUCH INSTALL An External Monitor Is Blank Adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor screen An External Pointing Device Doesn’t Work Your Printer Isn’t Working The Memory Count Is Incorrect Your Software Isn’t Working Correctly Your Infrared Port Isn’t Communicating Page ASpecifications Controllers Video Chips and Technology 65545 or 65548 video controller; 1MB DRAM; 32-bitVL local bus; Interfaces video programmable, asynchronous 9-pin, D-sub male connector keyboard/mouse Audio Port Connector for ActionPortT M Replicator Connector for security cable Keyboard Mass Storage LCD Screen Setup Program Software Power Sources AC Power Adapters Environmental Requirements Physical Dimensions Index Battery hypercharger/conditioner, B-12–B-14Boot password Brightness Cache, A-1 Calendar, A-1 Caps Lock, indicator light, 1-5 CD-ROMdrive, B-15Charge light Cleaning Page Page Kensington MicroSaver security lock, B-11Keyboard embedded numeric keypad, 1-10 Fn key functions Keypad, embedded LCD screen cleaning drivers and utilities, 6-14 precautions 4-1 resolution, 6-14 specifications A-5 On/off button Opening your computer PC card controller, A-2 indicator light, 1-5problems, 7-12 using B-1 Ports, B-6–B-8enabling Power