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Troubleshooting
14-13
Part Number: 228988-001 File Name: CH14.DOC
Writer: Dianne Fielden Saved Date: 02/20/96 11:55 AM 12:43 PM
Solving Power Problems
Some common causes and solutions for power problems are
listed in the following table. The
Solving Battery Problems
section in this chapter also may be helpful.
Power Problems and Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Computer won't turn
on when battery packs
are not inserted.
Computer is not con-
nected to a power
source.
Insert battery pack(s) or con-
nect to AC Adapter,
Automobile Adapter, or
convenience base.
Cables to the external
power source are un-
plugged.
Ensure that cables con-
necting computer and ex-
ternal power source are
plugged in properly.
Computer won't turn
on when plugged in
and battery packs are
inserted.
Battery pack(s) may be
defective.
Remove battery pack(s),
insert another battery pack,
and turn on computer again.
Computer beeped and
battery charge
indicator is blinking.
Computer has entered a
low-battery condition.
Immediately save any open
files. Then do one of the
following:
■
Connect the computer to
an external power source
to charge the battery
pack(s).
■
Initiate Hibernation to
completely halt the drain
on the battery until you
can charge the battery
pack(s) or find another
power source.
Computer turned off
while it was left
unattended and power
indicator is off.
System initiated
Hibernation due to a
low-battery condition.
Replace the battery pack(s)
with fully charged batteries
or connect the computer to
an external power source.
Then turn on the computer.
System initiated
Hibernation due to
user's power
specifications.
Click the Hibernation tab on
the Power icon to adjust
settings.