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Problem Checklist
First check the items in the following list. If these items don't help, see the table that follows
the list.
• Power to the notebook is on.
• The AC power outlet to which your AC adaptor is connected is working. Test the outlet by
plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.
• All cables are tightly connected.
• The display setting is configured correctly.
• The display brightness control is adjusted properly.
• If using battery power, check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged.
Problem Resolution
The notebook
does not power
on
If you are operating the notebook with battery power, check that the battery
pack is correctly inserted. Attach the AC adaptor to recharge the battery.
If you have the AC adaptor attached, check that you are using a working AC
power outlet.
LCD screen is
dark and blank
Power-saving mode has shut off the backlight. Press a keyboard key.
The built-in LCD may not be selected. Press specific function key once or
twice to select the LCD video mode.
Screen brightness needs adjustment. Use the specific functions keys.
The notebook entered Standby mode due to low battery power. Plug in the
AC adaptor before resuming operation.
Battery power
does not last
long
Use power-saving modes.
For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista
®
Operating
System Introduction → Managing System Power in this
Electronic User’s Guide.
Page
31
Fully charge and discharge the battery several times to recondition it.
Replace the battery.
For more information, please refer to: Introducing Your NEC
VERSA → Using the Battery ; and
Page
21
Introducing Your NEC VERSA → Replacing the Battery in this
Electronic User’s Guide.
Page
23
Information on
the LCD is
difficult to see
Use the specific functions keys to adjust the brightness control.
Tilt the LCD screen slightly forward or backward.
An optional
component does
not work
Make sure the component is securely installed or connected.
Refer to the optional component documentation.
The
Standby/Resume
function does
not work.
If the notebook does not enter Standby mode, a disk drive might be busy.
Wait until the disk drive stops and try again.
If notebook does not resume, it may have auto suspended on a low battery.
Attach the AC adaptor and try again.