Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Diskette Drive
Problem |
| Probable Cause |
| Solution(s) |
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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| FORMAT A: |
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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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| setting in Setup. |
| to boot. |
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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 |
| Solution(s) |
Screen is dim. |
| Brightness control |
| Adjust the display brightness by |
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| (if applicable) is not set |
| using Fn+F7 or Fn+F8. |
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| properly. |
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| The Notebook display is in |
| Tilt the display or move the |
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| direct sunlight. |
| Notebook. |
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Screen is blank. |
| Screen saver was initiated or |
| Press any key or touch the |
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| display was turned off by |
| TouchPad. |
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| Power Management due to |
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| lack of user activity. |
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES | TROUBLESHOOTING 23 |
