Questions and Answers
Operating System Problems
| Problem | Action |
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The computer does nothing | Has the battery run down? Connect the power cord |
when you turn it on. | to the computer and recharge the battery. Try turning |
| on the computer again. |
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Some of the letter keys type | Is the Num Lock light on? If so, the numeric keypad |
numbers instead of the | on the keyboard is active. To return the keypad keys |
indicated letters. | to typing letters, press <Num Lock>. |
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Battery power seems to run | If you are running the computer from the battery |
out faster than expected. | rather than the power cord, make sure that you set |
| the Idle Mode field in System Setup to On. This |
| setting enables the microprocessor and the hard |
| drive to slow down when the computer is not busy. |
Certain software programs “hang” during operations when there is no interaction with the keyboard or peripheral devices.
Your computer may be in Suspend or Rest mode. Tap the touchpad to resume from Suspend or press the power button to resume from rest.
Make sure that the PC Card is inserted left side up in the PC Card slot. Check that the card is inserted fully into the slot. If you are using a PC Card modem, check the modem cable connections.
Your ATA or Compact | A patch is provided for these cards on the Recovery |
Flashcard do not work. | CD |
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The System Setup settings | The CMOS battery inside the computer may need to |
are not retained when you | be replaced. The CMOS battery provides power to |
turn off the computer. | save the system BIOS information when the |
| computer is turned off. Normally, the CMOS battery |
| lasts for several years. Do not attempt to open the |
| chassis and replace this battery yourself or your |
| warranty is void. Have an authorized the |
| manufacturer’s service center replace the CMOS |
| battery. |
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