Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting
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Power
Your notebook is not working on ACpower
Tips & Tricks
For instructions on
connecting the
AC power adapter, see
the poster or hardware
guide.
■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is
connected correctly to your notebook.
■ If your notebook is plugged into a surge
protector, make sure that the surge
protector is connected securely to an
electrical outlet, turned on, and working
correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working
device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and
turn it on.
■ Make sure that the AC power adapter
cables are free from cuts or damage.
Replace any damaged cables.
Your notebook is not working on battery
power
Tips & Tricks
For instructions on
inserting your
battery(ies), see the
poster or hardware
guide.
Tips & Tricks
For instructions on
recalibrating your
battery(ies), see the
hardware guide.
■ Check the power management settings.
For more information about using power
management settings, see “Changing
notebook power settings” on page 119.
■ Make sure that the battery is installed
correctly.
■ Make sure that the battery is fully
recharged. For more information, see
“Recharging the battery” on page 116.
■ Make sure that the battery is calibrated
correctly.
■ Let the battery return to room
temperature.
Printer
Help and
Support
For more information
about printer
troubleshooting, click
Start, then click Help
and Support. Type the
keyword printer
troubleshooting in
the Search box, then
click the arrow.
The printer will not turn on
■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many
printers have an online/offline button that
you may need to press.
■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged
into an AC power source.