Message Solution
1810: Hard disk partition
layout error
A problem in recognizing the layout of the partition on the hard disk has
halted computer startup. Either the Predesktop Area has been deleted, or the
hard disk contains corrupt data. To try to restart your computer, complete
one of the following:
v If the Predesktop Area has been deleted
1. Press F1 to open the BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Select Security -> Predesktop Area -> Predesktop Area.
3. Set this item to Disabled.
4. Save and exit.
v
If the above fails
1. Press Enter.
2. Double-click RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS and follow
on-screen instructions.
Note: This will permanently erase the entire contents of the hard disk,
and then restore software preinstalled.
Press
F1 to open BIOS Setup Utility, or Enter to start the Predesktop Area.
If the computer still does not start, call the Support Center. Telephone
numbers are listed in “Worldwide telephone list” on page 72.
1820: More than one
external fingerprint
reader is attached. Power
off and remove all but
the reader that you set
up within your main
operating system.
Only one external fingerprint reader is supported on this computer. Remove
all but the reader that you have set up for the authentication.
The power-on password
prompt
A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password
and press Enter to use the computer. If the power-on password is not
accepted, a supervisor password might have been set. Type the supervisor
password and press Enter. If you still see the same error message, have the
computer serviced.
The hard disk password
prompt
A hard disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter to use the
computer.
If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced.
Hibernation error The system configuration changed between the time your computer entered
hibernation mode and the time it left this mode, and your computer cannot
resume normal operation.
v Restore the system configuration to what it was before your computer
entered hibernation mode.
v If the memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file.
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