Troubleshooting

 

 

Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery

 

 

to make sure the terminals are clean. If

 

 

necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped

 

 

in alcohol.

 

 

Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery.

 

 

Make sure it is securely seated.

 

 

Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow,

 

 

let the computer charge the battery for at least

 

 

20 minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after

 

 

20 minutes, let the battery continue to charge at

 

 

least another 20 minutes before turning on the

 

 

computer.

 

 

If the indicator still does not glow, the battery

 

 

may be at the end of its operating life. Replace it.

 

 

 

 

Battery doesn’t power

If you frequently recharge a partially charged

 

the computer as long as battery, the battery might not charge to its full

 

expected

potential. Fully discharge the battery, then try to

 

 

charge it again.

 

 

 

 

 

Check the power consumption settings in Power

 

 

Saver utility. Consider using a power saving

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

Password

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Procedure

 

 

 

 

Cannot enter

Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7, HW

 

password

Setup and Passwords.

 

 

 

Keyboard

Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords.

Problem

Procedure

Some letter keys

Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not

produce numbers

selected. Press Fn + F10 and try typing again.

 

 

Output to screen is

Make sure the software you are using is not

garbled

remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves

 

reassigning the meaning of each key. See your

 

software’s documentation.

 

If you are still unable to use the keyboard,

 

consult your dealer.

 

 

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