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Software is functioning abnormally, The computer is on but not responding

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interval in which you want your computer to go into the Sleep state on battery power and when plugged in. ● The computer may not be set to display the image on the computer screen. To transfer the image to the computer screen, press fn+f6. On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on both devices simultaneously. When you press fn+f6 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display on all devices. Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, restart the computer by pointing to the right side of the screen. When the charms display, click Settings. Click the Power icon, and then click Shut down. If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, see the next section, The computer is on but not responding on page 16. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on but is not responding to software or keyboard commands, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. The computer is unusually warm It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use. But if the computer feels unusually warm, it may be overheating because a vent is blocked. If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow the computer to cool to room temperature. Be sure to keep all vents free from obstructions while you are using the computer. WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). NOTE: The fan in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during operation. An external device is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected: ● Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ● Be sure that all device connections are secure. ● Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. 16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

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interval in which you want your computer to go into the Sleep state on battery power and when
plugged in.
The computer may not be set to display the image on the computer screen. To transfer the
image to the computer screen, press
fn
+
f6
. On most models, when an optional external display,
such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can be displayed on the computer
screen or the external display, or on both devices simultaneously. When you press
fn
+
f6
repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays,
and simultaneous display on all devices.
Software is functioning abnormally
If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, restart the computer by pointing to the right
side of the screen. When the charms display, click
Settings
. Click the
Power
icon, and then click
Shut
down
. If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, see the next section,
The computer is
on but not responding
on page
16
.
The computer is on but not responding
If the computer is turned on but is not responding to software or keyboard commands, try the
following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs:
CAUTION:
Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information.
Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
Disconnect the computer from external power.
The computer is unusually warm
It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use. But if the computer feels
unusually
warm, it may be overheating because a vent is blocked.
If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow the computer to cool to room temperature. Be
sure to keep all vents free from obstructions while you are using the computer.
WARNING!
To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on
a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer
and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the
International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
NOTE:
The fan in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent
overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during operation.
An external device is not working
Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected:
Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Be sure that all device connections are secure.
Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power.
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Chapter 9
Troubleshooting