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Solution: The notebook may be in hibernation mode. If the power indicator light is blinking, wake up your notebook by pressing the red power button briefly.
Solution: Check that the battery is properly installed and that the battery gauge is full.
Solution: If you are using an external display, ensure that it is connected to your notebook properly and that it is plugged in and turned on.
Hard disk drive
Problem: Display and power indicator light function, but Windows does not load or an "Operating system not found" message appears.
Solution: Ensure there are no CDs or DVDs in the notebook drive. Turn off notebook and restart.
Solution: Restart your notebook and hold down the F2 button as the computer starts up. The BIOS menu screen will appear. Use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu and then the Get Default Values option. Press Enter. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. SelectYes and press Enter. Use arrow keys to Save and Exit, select Yes and press Enter to confirm message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” The notebook will restart and Windows should load.
If the notebook still is unresponsive after restarting, your operating system may have been damaged. Refer to your Windows XP manual for details, call the vpr Matrix technical support line or try restarting from your Restore CD.
