Troubleshooting
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| The computer feels | too | Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents/fan intakes are not blocked. If |
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| this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. |
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| Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see “Overheating” on page 1 - |
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| 19). Make sure you’re using the correct adapter. |
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| Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag |
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| (or any such container). Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause |
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| the vents/intakes to be blocked. |
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Nothing appears | on | The system is in a power saving mode. Toggle the sleep/resume key combination, Fn + | |
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| Esc (see “Function Keys and Numeric Keypad” on page 2 - 14). |
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| The screen controls need to be adjusted. Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn + |
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| F9/F10 (see “Advanced Video Controls” on page 3 - 2). If you’re connected to an |
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| external monitor, make sure it’s plugged in and turned on. You should also check the |
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| monitor’s own brightness and contrast controls. |
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| The computer is set for a different display. Toggle the screen display key combination, Fn |
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| + F6 (see “Function Key Combination” on page 3 - 9). If an external monitor is |
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| connected, turn it on. |
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| The screen saver is activated. Press any key or touch the TouchPad. |
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