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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
You turn on your notebook and nothing 3. The battery is installed but is 3. When the battery is dead there will be a beep
seems to happen (continued). completely discharged and the Power when the power switch is turned on and the
adapter (AC or auto/airline) has notebook will immediately go into Critical
no power from the AC outlet, Low Battery Suspend mode. (See pages 25-26.)
airplane seat jack, or the car’s Check the Status Indicator cigarette lighter
cigarette lighter. panel to determine the presence and condi-
tion of the battery and adapter. (See Figures
3-1 and 3-2 on pages 20-21.) Move the AC
cord to a different outlet, check for a line
switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC
outlet, if you are using an auto/airline
adapter in a car make sure the ignition
switch is in the On or Accessories position.
4. The battery is installed but is 4. When the battery is dead there will be a beep
completely discharged and the Power when the power switch is turned on and
adapter (AC or auto/airline) is faulty. the notebook will immediately go into
Critical Low Battery Suspend mode.
(See pages 25-26.) Verify the cause using the
Status Indicator panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery and
adapter. (See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 on pages
20-21.) Try a different Power adapter or
install a charged optional second battery.