Troubleshooting

If the Screen Is Difficult to Read

■Try setting the display resolution to its default setting of 1024 × 768 or higher, depending on your model. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display.

■Try adjusting the size of the desktop icons and labels.

If an External Display Does Not Work

■Check the connections.

■The external monitor may not be detected. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Both in the System Devices menu.

■If you are using a TV connected to the optional S-Video port, you must activate the TV.

Hard Drive Problems

If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin

■Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook.

■Remove and reinsert the hard drive.

If the Hard Disk Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise

■See whether the noise is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive.

■Back up the drive immediately.

Reference Guide

6–5