Compaq Presario,Presario 18XL191 User Manual page 59

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185,
Problem
Diskette drive cannot
read a diskette.
Cannot boot from
diskette.
Display Solutions
This section lists some causes and solutions for common Notebook display and external
monitor problems.
You can perform a monitor self-test on an external VGA color or monochrome monitor by
completing the following steps:
1. Turn off the monitor.
2. Turn off the Notebook.
3. Disconnect the monitor signal cable from the Notebook.
4. Turn on the monitor and allow it to warm up for one minute.
The display should be white. A narrow black border may also appear on the left and right
sides of the display. Either of these displays indicates that the monitor is working properly.
Problem
Screen is dim.
Screen is blank.
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RESARIO OTEBOOK AINTENANCE AND
Presario 1800 Series
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Diskette Drive
Probable Cause
Diskette is not formatted.
Bootable diskette is not in the
diskette drive.
Diskette Boot has incorrect
setting in Setup.
Display
Probable Cause
Brightness control
(if applicable) is not set
properly.
The Notebook display is in
direct light.
Screen save was initiated by
Power Properties due to lack
of user activity.
Display has overheated.
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ERVICE UIDE ERIES
Solution(s)
Format the diskette. At the
system prompt, enter
FORMAT A:
Put the bootable diskette in the
diskette drive.
Run Setup and set diskette as first
to boot.
Solution(s)
Adjust the brightness of the
display by using Fn+F7 or
Fn+F8.
Tilt display or move Notebook.
Press any key or touch the
TouchPad.
If the Notebook is in direct
sunlight, move it and allow it to
cool off.
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