Solving computer problems
1.Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program.
2.Click Power Management.
3.Click the Hibernate tab.
4.Select the hibernate support checkbox.
5.Click OK.
Note: If you want to be able to enter hibernation mode by pressing
Fn+F12, you need to install the PM driver.
Problem:
Under Windows XP, the Fn+F3 key combination does not make the computer screen go blank.
Solution:
Windows XP enables multiple users to log on to the system at the same time. If you are the first user to have logged on to your computer, you can use the Fn+F3 key combination. Otherwise the combination will not work on your computer.
Computer screen problems
Problem:
The screen is blank.
Solution:
vPress Fn+F7 to bring up the image.
Note: If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to apply a presentation scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in three seconds, and the image is displayed on the computer screen.
vIf you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on (is green), press Fn+Home to make the screen brighter.
vIf the standby status indicator is on (is green), press Fn to resume from the standby mode.
vIf the problem persists, do the Solution in the problem below.
Problem:
The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution:
Make sure that:
vThe display device driver is installed correctly.
vThe screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
vThe monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
Open the Display Properties window.
24ThinkPad® R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
