Troubleshooting 10-21
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Display Screen Problems and Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Characters are dim. Brightness/Contrast
controls not properly set.
Press hotkeys
Fn+F10
to
adjust brightness. On models
with a passive matrix display,
you can also press
Fn+F9
to
adjust contrast.
Computer screen is in
direct light.
Tilt display or move computer.
Screen is blank. You may have a screen
blanking utility installed.
Press any key and/or enter
your password.
Brightness/contrast needs
adjusting.
Use the hotkeys to adjust the
brightness/contrast.
NOTE:
On models with color
TFT displays, contrast is not
applicable.
Screen has overheated. If computer is in direct
sunlight, move it and allow it to
cool off.
Screen is blank and the
power/suspend
indicator is blinking.
System is in Suspend. Press the suspend button to
exit Suspend.
System is in Suspend and
QuickLock/QuickBlank has
initiated.
Exit Suspend and enter your
power-on password.
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