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Table 2-18, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution, Power Management

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Table 2-18 continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Characters on computer display are dim (continued). Power Management, which controls Suspend and Hibernation, is disabled and the battery pack has discharged. s Replace the battery pack and turn on the computer. s Connect the computer to an external power source and turn on the computer. Computer screen is blank and external monitor displays information. Display was switched to the external monitor. Press Fn+F4 to display information on the computer screen; press Fn+F4 again to display information simultaneously on both screens. Display switch is stuck. Tap the switch. Fn+F4 hotkey combination does not switch between internal and external displays. CRT or other display device is not connected properly. Check your connections to ensure that an external device is connected properly. Troubleshooting 2-37

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Troubleshooting
2-37
Table 2-18
continued
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Characters on
computer display are
dim (continued).
Power Management,
which controls
Suspend and
Hibernation, is
disabled and the
battery pack has
discharged.
■
Replace the battery
pack and turn on the
computer.
■
Connect the
computer to an
external power
source and turn on
the computer.
Computer screen is
blank and external
monitor displays
information.
Display was
switched to the
external monitor.
Press
Fn+F4
to display
information on the
computer screen; press
Fn+F4
again to display
information
simultaneously on both
screens.
Display switch is
stuck.
Tap the switch.
Fn+F4
hotkey
combination does not
switch between
internal and external
displays.
CRT or other display
device is not
connected properly.
Check your connections
to ensure that an external
device is connected
properly.