User's Manual

Flybook
38 — Troubleshooting and specifications
General Hardware Problems
A few common hardware problems and suggested solutions are presented in
the table below:
THE DISPLAY SCREEN IS DARK.
Adjust the screen brightness.
Make sure that the computer is not in suspend mode.
AN INCORRECT DATE AND TIME ARE DISPLAYED.
Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the
options in the Setup Utility. (You can also set the date and time in Windows by
double clicking the clock on the task bar or in the control panel.) If the date and
time become incorrect after a short time, your CMOS battery may be depleted.
Contact your dealer to change the battery.
A
N UNIDENTIFIED MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Reboot the computer and run the BIOS Setup Utility. Confirm the Setup Utility
parameters. If the same message is displayed after booting up again, contact
your dealer for support.
Identifying Problems
Follow the steps below to identify your problems:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect any peripheral devices such as an external mouse or printer.
3. Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected to your computer and
the power source is active.
4. Leave the computer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then switch it on
again. The computer should enter the boot sequence and start normally.
5. If the computer does not start normally, look for a screen message or other
clues on the malfunction, and try the troubleshooting tips below.
Conquering Possible Problems