Personal Computer Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Getting Started
- Taking a Look at the Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Managing Power
- Upgrading Your Computer
- Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)
- Using an Internal Modem (available on select models
- Using PC Cards
- Using Audio Features
- Using the Infrared Port
- Securing the Computer
- Intelligent Manageability
- Maintenance, Shipping, and and Travel
- Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
- Troubleshooting
- Compaq Customer Support
- Regulatory Notices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Specifications
- Index
15-24 Troubleshooting
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Solving Screen Problems
Solving Screen Problems
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Characters on
computer display are
dim.
Computer is in direct
light.
Screen brightness
is set low.
Move the computer or tilt the display.
To access screen brightness
adjustments, press the Fn+F10
hotkeys.
NOTE: For more information about
setting screen brightness, refer to
“Using Power Preferences” in
Chapter 4.
Screen is blank. QuickBlank is
enabled.
Enter the power-on password.
Suspend (Standby) is
initiated.
Press the suspend button.
Hibernation is
initiated.
Slide the power switch.
Computer is off. Slide the power switch.