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Solving computer problems Message: Hibernation error Solution: The system configuration changed between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it left this mode, and your computer cannot resume normal operation. v Restore the system configuration to what it was before your computer entered hibernation mode. v If the memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. Message: Operating system not found. Solution: Verify the following: v The hard disk drive is correctly installed. v A startable diskette is in the diskette drive If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence using BIOS Setup Utility. Message: Fan error Solution: Cooling fan has failed. Have the computer serviced. Errors without codes or messages Problem: When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Note: If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn off the computer; then turn it on again and listen. If you are using an external monitor, refer to External monitor problems. Solution: If a power-on password is set, press any key to display the power-on password prompt, and then type the correct password and press Enter. If the power-on password prompt does not appear, the brightness control might be set to minimum brightness. Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn+Home. If the screen still remains blank, make sure that: v The battery is installed correctly. v The ac adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. v The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for confirmation.) Chapter 2. Solving computer problems 17

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Message:
Hibernation error
Solution:
The system configuration changed between the time your computer
entered hibernation mode and the time it left this mode, and your computer
cannot resume normal operation.
v
Restore the system configuration to what it was before your computer
entered hibernation mode.
v
If the memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file.
Message:
Operating system not found.
Solution:
Verify the following:
v
The hard disk drive is correctly installed.
v
A startable diskette is in the diskette drive
If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence using BIOS
Setup Utility.
Message:
Fan error
Solution:
Cooling fan has failed. Have the computer serviced.
Errors without codes or messages
Problem:
When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen and the
machine does not beep while starting up.
Note:
If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn off the
computer; then turn it on again and listen. If you are using an external
monitor, refer to External monitor problems.
Solution:
If a power-on password is set, press any key to display the
power-on password prompt, and then type the correct password and press
Enter
.
If the power-on password prompt does not appear, the brightness control
might be set to minimum brightness. Adjust the brightness level by pressing
Fn+Home.
If the screen still remains blank, make sure that:
v
The battery is installed correctly.
v
The ac adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged
into a working electrical outlet.
v
The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for
confirmation.)
Solving computer problems
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
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