User Manual
Table Of Contents
- M230-0.doc
- M230-1.doc
- M230-2.doc
- M230-3.doc
- M230-4.doc
- M230-5.doc
- M230-6-0907.doc
- M230-7.doc
- M230-8.doc
- Troubleshooting
- Preliminary Checklist
- Solving Common Problems
- Battery Problems
- Bluetooth Problems
- Optical Drive Problems
- Display Problems
- Hardware Device Problems
- Hard Disk Drive Problems
- Infrared Problems
- Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems
- LAN Problems
- WLAN Problems
- Modem Problems
- PC Card Problems
- Power Management Problems
- Printer Problems
- Software Problems
- Sound Problems
- Startup Problems
- Other Problems
- Resetting the Computer
- Troubleshooting
- M230-A.doc
- M230-B updated.doc
Display Problems
Nothing appears on the screen.
If the power-on indicator is not on, check the electrical outlet, the
plugs and power cords.
If the power button does not respond to a light touch, press the button
firmly.
If you are using battery power, make sure that it has a charge
remaining and that it is installed correctly.
During operation, the screen may automatically turn off as a result of
power management. Press any key to see if the screen comes back.
The brightness level might be too low. Increase brightness by pressing
Fn+F6.
The display output might be set to an external device. To switch the
display back to the LCD, press
Fn+F9, or change the display through
the settings in Display Properties.
Reset the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del keys.
Try turning the computer off, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back
on.
The characters on the screen are dim.
Adjust the brightness and/or contrast.
Bad dots appear on the display at all times.
A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen
are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology. It is not
regarded as a LCD defect. The Inspection Standard generally agreed
in the LCD industry allows a maximum of 8 bad dots on a unit.
Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired setting.
Make sure that the device driver is installed correctly.
The external monitor displays nothing.
Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
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