Compaq E500S Laptop User Manual


 
Troubleshooting 2-37
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Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 10/26/00 11:45 AM
Part Number: 128679-006 File name: Ch02
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.