User's Manual

Miscellaneous
The computer shuts off unexpectedly
z
The computer has entered suspend mode . Press any key to turn it back on.
z
The battery capacity may be low. Connect external power to charge the battery, or replace the
battery with a fully charged one.
z
The battery contacts may be dirty. Turn off the computer, remove the battery, and clean the
contacts.
The speaker
volume is too high or too low
z
Increase the volume by pressing
FN
+
F9
; decrease the volume by pressing
FN
+
F8
.
The computer won’t turn on
z
The battery may not be installed properly, or it may not be fully charged. Make sure a fully
charged battery is properly installed.
z
Connect external power to charge the battery if it is not charged.
z
If you are using the AC adapter , check the electrical outlet you are using to make sure it is
working properly.
z
If the GoBook III computer does not turn on, restart the computer by holding down the
Power
Button
for at least 10 seconds and then release it.
The computer won’t turn off
z
Press and hold the
Power Button
for at least eight seconds.
The computer enters suspend mode too quickly
z
When there is no activity for a period of time, the computer turns off or enters suspend mode. To
extend this time, use the Power Management program and increase the non-activity time to enter
suspend.
The computer doesn’t automatically suspend
z
Check to make sure the COM ports are off. For example, exit any application that uses COM
ports.
z
Make sure external power is not connected. Depending on power settings, some systems will not
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