MAXDATA Multimedia Notebook Computer User Manual page 40

Appendix B - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting:
o Press the spacebar, several times if necessary.
o If an external monitor is connected, switch it on.
Possible cause of the problem: In the System Settings, a screen type other
than the existing one has been set.
Troubleshooting:
o Press the Fn + F3 key combination.
o If an external monitor is connected, connect this to a power source
and switch it on. Also check the brightness and contrast settings
(you can fi nd additional information on this topic in the advanced
service handbook).
The system stops working.
Possible cause of the problem: An energy saving function has been acti-
vated.
Note: The screen switches itself off.
Troubleshooting:
o Press any key, or press the on/off button if none of the status LEDs
are lit.
Possible cause of the problem: A software error has caused a system
crash.
Troubleshooting:
o Additional information is available in the operating system hand-
book.
o If you cannot remedy the problem, restart the system. You will lose
any unsaved data! If this doesn't work either, briefl y switch off the
computer and then switch it back on again.
Warnings
Each time the system starts, it carries out a self-test (POST). If an error
occurs, an error message appears, briefl y describing the problem. You can
fi nd information on what to do next in the advanced service handbook.
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