2-36 Troubleshooting
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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
Solving Display Problems
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Characters on
computer display are
dim.
Computer is in direct
light.
The brightness
control is not set
properly.
Move the computer or
adjust the screen.
Adjust the brightness
control by pressing the
Fn+F10 hotkeys.
You may have a
screen saver or
screen blanking
utility installed.
Press any key to refresh
the screen.
Screen timeout was
initiated.
Press any key to light the
screen.
System initiated
Suspend after a
user-defined timeout
expired.
Press the suspend button
to exit Suspend.
Computer initiated a
low battery Suspend
or Hibernation.
■
Replace the battery
pack and exit
Suspend or
Hibernation.
■
Connect the computer
to an external power
source and exit
Suspend or
Hibernation.
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