User's Manual

8-6 Troubleshooting
The brightness level might be too low. Increase brightness by
pressing the
Fn+F7 hot key.
The display output might be set to an external device. To switch the
display back to the LCD, press the
Fn+F5 hot key or change the
display through the Display Settings Properties of Windows.
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 external monitor displays nothing.
Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
Make sure that the monitor’s signal cable is properly connected.
Switch the display to the monitor by pressing the Fn+F5 hot key or
change the display through the Display Settings Properties of
Windows.
Simultaneous display/multi-display does not work.
Make sure that you turn on the external monitor before turning on the
computer.
Press the Fn+F5 hot key to toggle through the display options or
through the Display Settings Properties of Windows.
ExpressCard Problems
The ExpressCard does not work.
Make sure that the ExpressCard is correctly seated.
If the card requires an IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest), make sure that there
is one available.