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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
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PC Cards
You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having
problems
• Make sure that you have correctly installed required
software for the PC Card. For more information, see
your PC Card’s documentation.
Power
Your notebook is not working on AC power
• Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected
correctly to your notebook. For instructions on
connecting the AC power adapter, see “Connecting the
AC adapter” on page 16.
• If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make
sure that the surge protector is connected securely to
an electrical outlet, turned on, and working correctly.
To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp,
into the outlet and turn it on.
• Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free
from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables.
Your notebook is not working on battery power
• Check the power management settings. For more
information about using power management settings,
see “Changing notebook power settings” on page 64.
• Make sure that the main and optional secondary battery
are installed correctly. For instructions on inserting your
battery(ies), see “Changing batteries” on page 59.
• Make sure that the battery(ies) are fully recharged. For
more information about recharging the battery(ies), see
“Recharging the battery(ies)” on page 58.
• Make sure that the battery(ies) are calibrated correctly.
For instructions on recalibrating your battery(ies), see
“Recalibrating the battery(ies)” on page 61.
• Let the battery(ies) return to room temperature.
Printer
Help
For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in
the Search box, then press E
NTER.