FRONT_9 If the Computer Does Not Work
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¦ If this problem determination does not fix your computer problems, ¦
¦ always consult the "Solving Computer Problems" section described in ¦
¦ the Quick Reference. ¦
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¦ Problem ¦ Check / Action ¦
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¦ Nothing ¦ Ensure that the rechargeable battery is fully ¦
¦ displays with ¦ charged and properly installed. ¦
¦ no beep. ¦ Try the same operation using the AC adapter. ¦
¦ ¦ 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and ¦
¦ ¦ plug the power cord into a working ¦
¦ ¦ electrical outlet. ¦
¦ ¦ 2. Turn on the power switch. ¦
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¦ ¦ If the problem is fixed, suspect the ¦
¦ ¦ rechargeable battery. ¦
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¦ Nothing ¦ Adjust both Contrast and Brightness controls. ¦
¦ displays with ¦ Check to see if Display device option specified ¦
¦ one beep. ¦ by the Set Features program is correct. ¦
¦ ¦ When you use an external PS/2 display, power on ¦
¦ ¦ the display and turn up the brightness control, ¦
¦ ¦ then press Ctrl+Alt+Del. ¦
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¦ ¦ The icon stays on: The computer is in Suspend ¦
¦ ¦ Mode. ¦
¦ ¦ - Is the rechargeable battery properly ¦
¦ PICTURE 11 ¦ installed? ¦
¦ ¦ - Is the battery fully charged? ¦
¦ ¦ The icon is blinking: The computer is returning ¦
¦ ¦ to Resume Mode. ¦
¦ ¦ Wait for a moment. ¦
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¦ ¦ This icon appears when the temperature of the ¦
¦ ¦ computer is out of operating range. Power off the ¦
¦ ¦ computer and check to see if the computer has been: ¦
¦ PICTURE 12 ¦ Exposed to strong sunlight for a long period ¦
¦ ¦ Left in an enclosed car on a hot day ¦
¦ ¦ Left at a cold place for a long period. ¦
¦ This icon stays ¦ ¦
¦ on. ¦ ¦
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¦ ¦ This icon appears when condensation is detected. ¦
¦ ¦ Power off the computer or close the computer display ¦
¦ ¦ for a while. ¦
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¦ This icon stays ¦ ¦
¦ on. ¦ ¦
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¦ ¦ No power left in the rechargeable battery. ¦
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¦ ¦ Charge the rechargeable battery. ¦
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¦ ¦ Note: Two beeps sound when this icon begins to ¦
¦ ¦ blink. ¦
¦ This icon is ¦ ¦
¦ blinking. ¦ ¦
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¦ The serial port ¦ Ensure that Onboard Serial power is set to On in the ¦
¦ does not work. ¦ Set Features program. ¦
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¦ The modem or ¦ Check to see if Data/Fax Modem power or Serial ¦
¦ optional serial ¦ Adapter power is set to On in the Set Features ¦
¦ adapter does ¦ program. ¦
¦ not work. ¦ ¦
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¦ Printer ¦ Ensure that Onboard Parallel power is set to On in ¦
¦ attached to the ¦ the Set Features program. ¦
¦ parallel port ¦ ¦
¦ does not work. ¦ ¦
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¦ Parallel power ¦ The parallel power can be removed only when both ¦
¦ is not off. ¦ Onboard Serial power and Serial Adapter power are ¦
¦ ¦ set to off. ¦
Model L40 SX Reference Summary
If the Computer Does Not Work
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