or
You get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD
playback, or game applications.
Solution
→ Do either of the following:
– If you are using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to 16-bit
mode.
– If you are using a desktop size of 1280×1024 or larger, reduce the
desktop size and the color depth.
Battery problems
Problem:
The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the
standard charge time for your computer.
Solution:
→ The battery might be over-discharged. Do the following:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Make sure that the over-discharged battery is in the computer.
3. Connect the ac adapter to the computer and let it charge.
If the optional Quick Charger is available, use it to charge the
over-discharged battery.
If the battery cannot be fully charged in 24 hours, use a new battery.
Problem:
Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows
empty.
or
Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty.
Solution:
→ Discharge and recharge the battery.
Problem:
The operating time for a fully charged battery is short.
Solution:
→ Discharge and recharge the battery. If your battery's operating time is
still short, use a new battery.
Problem:
The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
Solving computer problems
Chapter 3. Solving computer problems
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