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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Certain software programs | Your computer may be in Suspend or Standby mode. |
“hang” during operations | Tap the touchpad to resume from Suspend or press |
when there is no interaction | the power button to resume from rest. |
with the keyboard or |
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peripheral devices. |
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PC Card does not work correctly.
Make sure the PC Card is inserted fully in the slot, please also check any cables connected to the PC Card.
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 in your PC may need replacing. |
are not retained when you | The battery provides power to save the system BIOS |
turn off the computer. | information when the computer is turned off. |
| Normally, the CMOS battery lasts for several years. |
| Please contact an authorised service centre or the |
| Samsung Helpline for advice. |
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No sound. | Verify if the mute check box is checked or the |
| volume is not turned down in the pop up menu by |
| clicking the speaker icon of the task bar. |
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System/BIOS behaves | If you caused an abnormal power failure (i.e.. |
erratically | removing battery while on battery power), you may |
| cause BIOS data corruption. |
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Video Problems
ProblemAction
Nothing appears on the LCD panel when you turn on the computer.
Adjust the brightness on a TFT LCD. Are you using an external monitor? If so, press <Fn+F3> to return to the LCD panel.
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