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So l vi n g P ro bl e m s
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
C
H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press
the power button to exit standby mode. If the power light is off, press the power
button.
C
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
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E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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AC
H E C K T H E
A D A P T E R
into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
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DJ U S T T H E
OW E R
Windows Help. To access help files, see page 28.
If the display is difficult to read
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DJ U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S
instructions on adjusting the brightness.
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O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C OM P U T E R OR M ON I T OR
If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is
at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
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L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
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OT A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A DI F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N
sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
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When the power light is blinking, the computer
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If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
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Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted
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Search for the keyword standby in
R OP E R T I E S
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See the Tell Me How help file (see page 28) for
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
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