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Sleep or hibernation problems
Problem | Solution |
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The critical | The battery power is getting low. Connect the ac power |
computer immediately turns off. | adapter to the computer, or replace the battery with a |
| fully charged one. |
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The computer enters sleep mode immediately after | Make sure that: |
• The battery is charged. | |
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| • The operating temperature is within the acceptable |
| range. See “Use and care information” in the Safety |
| and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer. |
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Computer screen problems
Problem | Solution |
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The screen is blank. | • Do the following: |
| – If you are using the ac power adapter, or using the |
| battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press |
| Fn+up arrow to make the screen brighter. |
| – If the power indicator is in blinking, press the power |
| button to resume from the sleep mode. |
| – If the problem persist, follow the solution in the |
| following problem “The screen is unreadable or |
| distorted.” |
| – Press Fn+F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has |
| been turned off. |
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The screen is unreadable or distorted. | Make sure that: |
| • The display device driver is installed correctly. |
| • The screen resolution and color quality are correctly |
| set. |
| • The monitor type is correct. |
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Incorrect characters appear on the screen. | Did you install the operating system or application |
| program correctly? If they are installed and configured |
| correctly, have the computer serviced. |
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Sound problems
Problem | Solution |
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No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the | Make sure that: |
volume is turned up. | • The mute function is off. |
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| • The headphone jack is not used. |
| • Speakers are selected as the playback device. |
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