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PROBLEM
The system does not
power on.
LCD screen is dark
and blank.
Battery power does not
last long.
Information on the LCD
screen is difficult to see.
An optional component
does not work.
The Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
7-2 Solving Problems
Troubleshooting
WHAT TO DO
If you are operating the system with battery power,
check that the battery pack is correctly inserted.
Attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery.
If you have the AC adapter attached, check that the
electrical outlet you are using works.
Power-saving mode has shut off the backlight.
Press a keyboard key or Fn-Esc.
The built-in LCD may not be selected. Press
Fn-F10 once or twice.
Screen brightness needs adjustment. Adjust the
control.
The system entered Suspend mode due to low
battery power. Plug in the AC adapter before
resuming operation.
Use power-saving modes.
Adjust the brightness and contrast using Fn and the
cursor arrows.
Make sure the component is securely installed or
connected. Verify that the system parameter for the
I/O port configuration is set correctly in Setup.
A disk drive might be busy. Wait until the disk drive
stops and try again.
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