IBM A22 manual Battery problems, Solving computer problems

Solving computer problems

Problem: Incorrect characters appear on the screen.

Solution: Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.

Problem: The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer.

Solution: Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or over to turn off your computer; then turn it on again.

Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer.

Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer’s display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time.

Battery problems

Problem: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the standard charge time for your computer.

Solution: The battery might be over-discharged. Do the following:

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Make sure that the over-discharged battery is in the computer.

3.Connect the ac adapter to the computer and let it charge.

If the optional Quick Charger is available, use it to charge the over-discharged battery.

If the battery cannot be fully charged in 24 hours, use a new battery.

Problem: Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty, -or-Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty.

Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery.

Problem: The operating time for a fully charged battery is short.

Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. If your battery’s operating time is still short, use a new battery.

Problem: The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.

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