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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
An error message is displayed on the screen 1. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected 1. See the Power On Self Test (POST) Messages
during the notebook turn on (boot) sequence. a problem.
(See pages 80-82), to determine the meaning
and severity of the problem. Not all messages
are errors; some are simply status indicators.
Your notebook appears to change setup 1. BIOS setup changes were not saved when 1. Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit
parameters when you start it. you made them and exited the BIOS setup when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
utility returning it to previous settings.
2. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. 2. Contact your support representative
for repairs. This is not a user serviceable
part but is covered in the International
Limited Warranty.
Video Problems
The built-in display is blank 1. Something is pushing on the Closed 1. Clear the Closed Cover switch.
when you turn on your notebook. Cover switch. (See Figure 1-3 on page 5.)
2. The notebook is set for an external 2. Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key
monitor only. allows you to change your selection of where
to send your display video. Each time you
press the combination of keys you will step
to the next choice. The choices, in order, are
built-in display only, external monitor only,
both built-in display and external monitor.