CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
PC Cards
You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems
•Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. For more information, see your PC Card’s documentation.
Power
Your notebook is not working on AC power
•Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see “Connecting the AC adapter” on page 16.
•Ifyournotebookisplugged intoasurge protector,make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly. To test the outlet,pluga working device,suchasa lamp, into the outlet and turn it on.
•Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables.
Your notebook is not working on battery power
•Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see “Changing notebook power settings” on page 64.
•Make sure that the main andoptional secondary battery are installed correctly. For instructions on inserting your battery(ies), see “Changing batteries” on page 59.
•Make sure that the battery(ies) are fully recharged. For more information about recharging the battery(ies), see “Recharging the battery(ies)” on page 58.
•Make sure that the battery(ies) are calibrated correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery(ies), see “Recalibrating the battery(ies)” on page 61.
•Let the battery(ies) return to room temperature.
Printer
Help
For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER.
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